BRUCE C. HIGINBOTHOM M.D. – NPI #1336181593
Family Medicine

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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

BRUCE HIGINBOTHOM is a physician located in ABINGDON, VA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1336181593 to BRUCE HIGINBOTHOM on June 12, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 18 years ago on Aug 12, 2008. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BRUCE HIGINBOTHOM below.

NPI Profile for
BRUCE C. HIGINBOTHOM

NPI Number
1336181593
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRUCE C. HIGINBOTHOM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
445 PORTERFIELD HWY
SUITE A
ABINGDON, VA 24210
Phone: (276) 628-3144 Fax: (276) 628-1571
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for BRUCE HIGINBOTHOM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDVA007610432
MEDICAIDVA005605008
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 VA 0101054741

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1993
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BRUCE HIGINBOTHOM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      16000 JOHNSTON MEMORIAL DRIVE
      ABINGDON, VA 24211
    • RUSSELL COUNTY HOSPITAL
      58 CARROLL STREET
      LEBANON, VA 24266
    • WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      ONE MEDICAL PARK BLVD
      BRISTOL, TN 37620
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ADORATION HOME HEALTH
      165 PLAZA ROAD, SUITE 20
      WISE, VA 24293
    • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH CARE
      16009 PORTERFIELD HIGHWAY
      ABINGDON, VA 24210
    • HOME NURSING SERVICES OF SOUTHWEST VA INC
      26104 LEE HIGHWAY
      ABINGDON, VA 24211
  • HOSPICE
    • MEDICAL SERVICES OF AMERICA HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE
      1935 FRONT STREET
      RICHLANDS, VA 24641

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