Quick answers
- Does Charles O. Higgs Coulthard accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles O. Higgs Coulthard 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 Charles O. Higgs Coulthard see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 203 Original Medicare patients and 1,258 services for Charles O. Higgs Coulthard. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles O. Higgs Coulthard's NPI number?
- 1447205448. 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 Charles O. Higgs Coulthard, 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 | 203 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,258 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)350 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)248 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)98 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)76 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)59 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis54%
- Depression24%
- Diabetes23%
- Chronic kidney disease21%
Hospitals where Charles O. Higgs Coulthard works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles O. Higgs Coulthard 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.
- Memorial Hospital of South BendSouth Bend, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150058
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical CenterMishawaka, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150012
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles O. Higgs Coulthard is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 209 E Jefferson St, Plymouth Family and Internal Medicine DtPlymouth, IN 46563 (574) 948‑5100
- 611 E Douglas RdMishawaka, IN 46545
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles O. Higgs Coulthard as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc138 clinicians in the group
- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center-South Bend Campus Inc62 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Plymouth
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Plymouth, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Creighton University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447205448 |
| 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