DR. KENNETH HIGBY M.D.
NPI 1881689081
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine in San Antonio, TX
NPI Status: Active since September 13, 2005
Contact Information
8300 FLOYD CURL DR
SAN ANTONIO, TX
ZIP 78229
Phone: (210) 450-9500
- Individual
- Male
- Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Maternal & Fetal Medicine
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
About KENNETH HIGBY
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Kenneth Higby, a women's health care provider established in San Antonio, Texas with a medical specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology, focusing in maternal & fetal medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1881689081 assigned on September 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207VM0101X with license number H9649 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1881689081
- Provider Name
- DR. KENNETH HIGBY M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 8300 FLOYD CURL DR SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
- Location Phone
- (210) 450-9500
- Mailing Address
- 8300 FLOYD CURL DR STE 227 SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
- Mailing Phone
- (210) 450-9500
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 09-13-2005
- Last Update Date
- 03-11-2020
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Women's health care providers like Kenneth Higby treat and diagnose diseases and conditions that affect a woman's physical and emotional health. Women's health professionals come from a variety of different specialties, including obstetrician/gynecologists, general surgeons, perinatologists, physician assistants, nurse practitioners or nurse midwives. A women's health provider might help you with family planning, breast care, pregnancy and child birth, osteoporosis, menopause, heart disease, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Obstetrics & Gynecology Maternal & Fetal Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207VM0101X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- H9649
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122164008 | MEDICAID (05) | TX | |
| 122164001 | MEDICAID (05) | TX |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Kenneth Higby is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Physician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 78229 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $126.4
- Minimum New Patient Price $54.84
- Maximum New Patient Price $166.88
- Average New Patient Copayment $31.6
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $13.71
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $41.72
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $68.55
- Minimum Established Patient Price $17.52
- Maximum Established Patient Price $136.11
- Average Established Patient Copayment $17.13
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.38
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $34.02
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1881689081, we treat the final digit (1) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 69. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 69 = 1).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 69 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1881689081, enumerated as an "individual" on September 13, 2005.
The provider is located at 8300 FLOYD CURL DR SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229 and the phone number is (210) 450-9500.
Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207VM0101X and a focus in Maternal & Fetal Medicine.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Medicare and. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
