Quick answers
- Does Jeffrey N. Higginbotham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey N. Higginbotham accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jeffrey N. Higginbotham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 557 Original Medicare patients and 3,683 services for Jeffrey N. Higginbotham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jeffrey N. Higginbotham's NPI number?
- 1316169170. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Jeffrey N. Higginbotham, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 557 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,683 |
| Different services or procedures | 89 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)580 services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)513 services
- Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (80307)422 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)398 services
- Drug test(s), definitive, utilizing (1) drug identification methods able to identify individual drugs and distinguish between structural isomers (but not necessarily stereoisomers), including, but not limited to gc/ms (any type, single or tandem) and lc/ms (G0482)291 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- Arthritis75%
- High cholesterol68%
- Anxiety40%
- Depression35%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where Jeffrey N. Higginbotham works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey N. Higginbotham at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Bitterroot Health - Daly HospitalHamilton, MT · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 271340
- Community Medical CenterMissoula, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270023
- St. Patrick HospitalMissoula, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270014
Practice locations
Addresses where Jeffrey N. Higginbotham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2740 S Ave W, Suite 201Missoula, MT 59804 (406) 541‑7246
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey N. Higginbotham as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- RCHP Billings - Missoula LLC69 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1316169170 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians