GENE O. BIGHAM M.D. – NPI #1538126719
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

GENE BIGHAM is a physician located in DESOTO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538126719 to GENE BIGHAM on April 30, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 17, 2025. 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 GENE BIGHAM below.

NPI Profile for
GENE O. BIGHAM

NPI Number
1538126719
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
GENE O. BIGHAM
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2727 BOLTON BOONE DR STE 114
DESOTO, TX 75115-2019
Phone: (469) 857-3142 Fax: (469) 857-3077
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 17, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for GENE BIGHAM

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBCBSTX82V275
medicaidTX345275701
medicaidTX103403504
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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 TX J6337
207RH0002X
- Internal Medicine / Hospice and Palliative Medicine		 TX J6337
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine		 TX J6337

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
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL SCHOOL AT SAN ANTONIO - Graduated 1993
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
GENE BIGHAM is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • METHODIST DALLAS MEDICAL CENTER
      1441 NORTH BECKLEY AVENUE
      DALLAS, TX 75203
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • APPROVED HOME HEALTH CARE
      200 SILKEN CROSSING SUITE 202
      MIDLOTHIAN, TX 76065
    • INFINITE CARE HOME HEALTH INC
      206 YMCA DR # 105
      WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
  • NURSING HOME
    • ALVARADO LTC PARTNERS INC
      101 N PARKWAY
      ALVARADO, TX 76009
    • CEDAR HILL HEALTHCARE CENTER
      230 S CLARK RD
      CEDAR HILL, TX 75104
    • PARK VILLAGE HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION
      207 E PARKERVILLE RD
      DESOTO, TX 75115
    • THE LENNWOOD NURSING AND REHABILITATION
      8017 W VIRGINIA DR
      DALLAS, TX 75237
    • THE VILLA AT MOUNTAIN VIEW
      2918 DUNCANVILLE RD
      DALLAS, TX 75211
  • HOSPICE
    • TOTAL HOSPICE AND PALLIATIVE CARE
      331 MELROSE DRIVE, SUITE 230
      RICHARDSON, TX 75080
    • VITAS HEALTHCARE OF TEXAS LP
      14651 N. DALLAS PARKWAY SUITE 812
      DALLAS, TX 75254

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