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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Omokhaye M. Higo, MD

Works at hospitals in Saint Louis, MO · Belleville, IL · Missouri, Illinois

Summary

Dr. Omokhaye M. Higo, MD is a critical care doctor at 1 Barnes Jew Hosp Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Phone: (314) 747-3000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Omokhaye M. Higo had 150 Original Medicare patients and 230 services. NPI 1326120403. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Omokhaye M. Higo, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Omokhaye M. Higo accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Omokhaye M. Higo 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 Omokhaye M. Higo see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 150 Original Medicare patients and 230 services for Omokhaye M. Higo. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Omokhaye M. Higo's NPI number?
1326120403. 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 Omokhaye M. Higo, 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 patients150
Services billed to Medicare230
Different services or procedures38
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)40 services
  2. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)36 services
  3. Critical care, each additional 30 minutes (99292)27 services
  4. Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine (00670)19 services
  5. Anesthesia for other procedure on brain (00210)15 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%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis64%
  • Anxiety48%
  • Depression45%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%

Hospitals where Omokhaye M. Higo works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Omokhaye M. Higo 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.

  • Barnes Jewish HospitalSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260032
  • Christian Hospital NortheastSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260180
  • Memorial HospitalBelleville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140185

Practice locations

Addresses where Omokhaye M. Higo is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Omokhaye M. Higo as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Washington University3,029 clinicians in the group
  • Washington University Physicians in Illinois Inc175 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Saint Louis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Washington University

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1326120403
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians