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DR. MELODY JANE HIGGINBOTHAM DMD
NPI 1710916085
Dentist - General Practice in Athens, GA

Active since June 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1171A MITCHELL BRIDGE RD, ATHENS, GA 30606(706) 548-2651(706) 543-1052 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Melody Jane Higginbotham Dmd NPPES

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

DR. MELODY JANE HIGGINBOTHAM DMD (NPI 1710916085) is an individual general practice provider in Athens, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (DN010077) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710916085
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. MELODY JANE HIGGINBOTHAMCredential: DMD
Location Address1171A MITCHELL BRIDGE RDAthens, GA 30606-6411
Mailing Address1171a Mitchell Bridge RdAthens, GA 30606-6411 · (706) 548-2651 · Fax (706) 543-1052
Phone(706) 548-2651
Fax(706) 543-1052
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1710916085 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in GA · DN010077
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
1171A MITCHELL BRIDGE RD, Athens, GA 30606
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Melody Jane Higginbotham Dmd 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30606 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
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

DR. WHITNEY K SWANN DMD
Dentist (General Practice)
1171A MITCHELL BRIDGE RD
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 548-2651
MITCHELL BRIDGE DENTAL ASSOCIATION
Dentist
1171A MITCHELL BRIDGE RD
ATHENS, GA 30606
Clarke County (706) 548-2651

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 Melody Higginbotham's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melody Higginbotham is 1710916085. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2006.

Where is Melody Higginbotham located?

Melody Higginbotham practices at 1171A Mitchell Bridge Rd, Athens, GA 30606. The listed phone number is (706) 548-2651.

What is Melody Higginbotham's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Melody Higginbotham enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melody Higginbotham is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melody Higginbotham was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.