DR. BRUCE CARTER HIGINBOTHOM M.D.
NPI 1336181593
Family Medicine in Abingdon, VA

Q: What is Bruce Higinbothom's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Higinbothom is 1336181593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Q: What is Bruce Higinbothom's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Higinbothom was last updated on August 12, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since June 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

445 PORTERFIELD HWY, SUITE A, ABINGDON, VA 24210(276) 628-3144(276) 628-1571 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Bruce Carter Higinbothom M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. BRUCE CARTER HIGINBOTHOM M.D. (NPI 1336181593) is an individual family medicine provider in Abingdon, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101054741) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336181593

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. BRUCE CARTER HIGINBOTHOMCredential: M.D.

Location Address445 PORTERFIELD HWY, SUITE AAbingdon, VA 24210

Mailing Address445 Porterfield Hwy, Suite AAbingdon, VA 24210 · (276) 628-3144 · Fax (276) 628-1571

Phone(276) 628-3144

Fax(276) 628-1571

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 1993

Enumeration DateJune 12, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 2008

✔ NPI 1336181593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101054741

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

445 PORTERFIELD HWY, Abingdon, VA 24210

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Other Identifiers 6

Medicaid007610432VA

Medicare PINCO6336VA

Medicare PIN080007316VA

Medicare PIN493840VA

Medicare UPING34736VA

Medicaid005605008VA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Bruce Carter Higinbothom M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3173649035

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100928001277

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Urinalysis, manual test 81002

A urinalysis is a simple, non-invasive test that checks the urine for various elements such as sugar, protein, and signs of infection. It can help detect many common conditions, including kidney disease and diabetes. The manual test involves a lab technician examining a urine sample.

23 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bristol, TN

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number440012

LocationOne Medical Park BlvdBristol, TN 37620 · Sullivan County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Johnson City Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Johnson City, TN

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440063

Location400 N State Of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604 · Washington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Russell County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, VA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490002

Location58 Carroll StreetLebanon, VA 24266 · Russell County

Emergency services

Johnston Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Abingdon, VA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number490053

Location16000 Johnston Memorial DriveAbingdon, VA 24211 · Washington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 24210 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$86.88 typical visit price

range $56.19 – $170.30

Typical copayment $21.72 (range $14.04 – $42.57)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$99.13 typical visit price

range $18.07 – $138.91

Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 16

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

15 suppliers68 claims154 services$6.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Lancets, per box of 100 A4259

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

9 suppliers35 claims45 services$1.04 avg. paid by Medicare

Tubing with integrated heating element for use with positive airway pressure device A4604

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers13 claims13 services$36.84 avg. paid by Medicare

Administration set, with small volume nonfiltered pneumatic nebulizer, disposable A7003

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers14 claims28 services$1.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Nasal interface (mask or cannula type) used with positive airway pressure device, with or without head strap A7034

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

5 suppliers11 claims11 services$59.49 avg. paid by Medicare

Headgear used with positive airway pressure device A7035

DME-Other DME · category DE001N

10 suppliers15 claims15 services$18.68 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

MARY CAITLIN KELLEY ATC/L

Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)

445 PORTERFIELD HWY
ABINGDON, VA 24210

Washington County (276) 623-0153

DR. KEVIN SCOT COMBS D.O.

Internal Medicine

445 PORTERFIELD HWY, SUITE A
ABINGDON, VA 24210

Washington County (276) 628-3144

ABINGDON FAMILY HEALTHCARE, INC.

Clinic/Center (Primary Care)

445 PORTERFIELD HWY, SUITE A
ABINGDON, VA 24210

Washington County (276) 628-3144

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Bruce Higinbothom's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bruce Higinbothom is 1336181593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 12, 2006.

Where is Bruce Higinbothom located?

Bruce Higinbothom practices at 445 Porterfield Hwy Suite A, Abingdon, VA 24210. The listed phone number is (276) 628-3144.

What is Bruce Higinbothom's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Bruce Higinbothom enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bruce Higinbothom is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Bruce Higinbothom affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bruce Higinbothom is affiliated with Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, Johnson City Medical Center, Russell County Hospital and Johnston Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bruce Higinbothom was last updated on August 12, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.