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KATHRYN ELIZABETH HIGDON M.D.
NPI 1639529787
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Columbia, MO

Active since June 20, 2016PECOS Enrolled
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
1021 HITT ST, COLUMBIA, MO 65212(573) 882-2272(573) 884-5179 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 15, 2024, Nov 10, 2022, Jun 20, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Kathryn Elizabeth Higdon M.d. NPPES

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

KATHRYN ELIZABETH HIGDON M.D. (NPI 1639529787) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2022042499) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639529787
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameKATHRYN ELIZABETH HIGDONCredential: M.D.
Location Address1021 HITT STColumbia, MO 65212-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 843966Kansas City, MO 64184-3966 · (573) 884-3300 · Fax (573) 884-0943
Phone(573) 882-2272
Fax(573) 884-5179
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMay 15, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 15, 2024
✔ NPI 1639529787 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2022042499
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2022042499 (MO)
1021 HITT ST, Columbia, MO 65212
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Kathryn Elizabeth Higdon M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kathryn Higdon reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Curators Of The University Of Missouri
0.1 mi
Multi-Specialty
1 HOSPITAL DR
Columbia, MO 65212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 1,395 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1235126921 (573) 882-4141

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DANIELA CRISTINA BICHIANU M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1021 HITT ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 219-3960
DR. DANIELLE KEEBAUGH THAQI MD
Hospitalist
1021 HITT ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-6544
DR. CHRISTINE JEEWAN PARK MD
Pediatrics
1021 HITT ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2272
HILTON NGO M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1021 HITT ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2272
CAROLYN SUE QUINSEY M.D.
Neurological Surgery
1021 HITT ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-4908
DR. MADELINE TRAHAN LARROW PSYD
Psychologist (Clinical Child & Adolescent)
1021 HITT ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 884-7570
DOUGLAS EUGENE NEWSON NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1021 HITT ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2272
MEGAN ELIZABETH WILLIAMS M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1021 HITT ST
COLUMBIA, MO 65212
Boone County (573) 882-2272

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 Kathryn Higdon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kathryn Higdon is 1639529787. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2016.

Where is Kathryn Higdon located?

Kathryn Higdon practices at 1021 Hitt St, Columbia, MO 65212. The listed phone number is (573) 882-2272.

What is Kathryn Higdon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Kathryn Higdon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kathryn Higdon is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kathryn Higdon's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kathryn Higdon reassigns Medicare benefits to The Curators Of The University Of Missouri (Columbia, MO). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kathryn Higdon's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kathryn Higdon accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Kathryn Higdon as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kathryn Higdon was last updated on May 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.