2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1588673800 MD
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Thomas Higginbotham, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Logan, Utah. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,781 in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
268
Medicare Part D claims · 81 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Thomas Higginbotham, MD filed 268 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Logan, Utah.

268
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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Thomas Higginbotham, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally

268 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Thomas Higginbotham, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Thomas Higginbotham, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/05/2006

NPI 1588673800

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,781 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

268 17% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Largest specialties in Utah (% of in-state providers)

Behavior Technician - 12.4%Behavior Technician12.4%Clinical Social Worker - 6.3%Clinical Social Worker6.3%Community Health Worker - 6.1%Community Health Worker6.1%Case Manager/Care Coordinator - 5.9%Case Manager/Care Coordinator5.9%Counselor - 4.9%Counselor4.9%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 4.3%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program4.3%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician - 0.4%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician0.4%
Largest specialties in Utah (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Orthopaedic Surgery Physician. Verify directly:

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

Thomas Higginbotham, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1350 N 500 E, Logan, UT, 84341, with a listed phone of (435) 716-2800. NPI 1588673800 was issued on 08/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Higginbotham most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 268 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 81 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D, commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,781 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1350 N 500 E
Logan, UT 84341

Provider Details

NPI 1588673800
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/05/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Thomas Higginbotham, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Ihc Health Services Inc
Logan, UT

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

268
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
81
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
310
Total Day Supply
7,936
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
44 (16.4% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.86
Gender Split
53% female / 47% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What Thomas Higginbotham, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Meloxicam
151
Celecoxib
39
Tramadol Hcl
20
Gabapentin
14
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How Thomas Higginbotham, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,781
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

Thomas Higginbotham, MD's 268 claims are below the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Utah

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Higginbotham.

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Utah medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Thomas Higginbotham, MD's specialty?
Thomas Higginbotham, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Logan, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does Thomas Higginbotham, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Thomas Higginbotham, MD wrote 268 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 81 beneficiaries.
Where is Thomas Higginbotham, MD located?
Thomas Higginbotham, MD is located at 1350 N 500 E, Logan, UT, 84341. Phone: (435) 716-2800.
What is Thomas Higginbotham, MD's NPI number?
Thomas Higginbotham, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588673800, issued on 08/05/2006.
Does Thomas Higginbotham, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Thomas Higginbotham, MD had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 16.4%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,781 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Thomas Higginbotham, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Thomas Higginbotham, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Celecoxib, Tramadol Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Thomas Higginbotham, MD accept Medicare?
Thomas Higginbotham, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 268 Part D claims and 81 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Thomas Higginbotham, MD's credentials?
Thomas Higginbotham, MD's NPI is 1588673800 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.