LAWRENCE M. HIGHMAN MD – NPI #1316992068
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

LAWRENCE HIGHMAN is a surgeon located in COLUSA, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316992068 to LAWRENCE HIGHMAN on May 23, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 10 years ago on Jun 02, 2016. 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 LAWRENCE HIGHMAN below.

NPI Profile for
LAWRENCE M. HIGHMAN

NPI Number
1316992068
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
LAWRENCE M. HIGHMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
155 E WEBSTER ST
COLUSA, CA 95932
Phone: (530) 458-7778 Fax: (530) 458-7013
Mailing address
101 3RD ST
COLUSA, CA 95932-2700
Phone: (530) 458-7778 Fax: (530) 458-7013
Updated
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
CA G40201

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 ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB) - Graduated 1969
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 may accept Medicare Assignment. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the doctor or supplier can be paid. When a doctor accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsurance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
LAWRENCE HIGHMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • COLUSA MEDICAL CENTER
      199 E WEBSTER STREET
      COLUSA, CA 95932
    • GLENN MEDICAL CENTER
      1133 W SYCAMORE ST
      WILLOWS, CA 95988
    • OROVILLE HOSPITAL
      2767 OLIVE HIGHWAY
      OROVILLE, CA 95966
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • BUTTE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
      10 CONSTITUTION DRIVE
      CHICO, CA 95973
    • COLUSA MEDICAL CENTER HOME HEALTH
      199 E WEBSTER STREET
      COLUSA, CA 95932

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