Quick answers
- Does Dennis G. Higginbotham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dennis G. 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 Dennis G. Higginbotham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 20 Original Medicare patients and 34 services for Dennis G. Higginbotham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dennis G. Higginbotham's NPI number?
- 1669492658. 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 Dennis G. 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 | 20 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 34 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
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 cholesterol60%
Hospitals where Dennis G. Higginbotham works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dennis G. 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.
- Labette HealthParsons, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170120
Practice locations
Addresses where Dennis G. Higginbotham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1902 S US Hwy 59, Physician GroupParsons, KS 67357 (620) 820‑5800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dennis G. Higginbotham as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Labette County Medical Center68 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Obstetrics/Gynecologyprimary
Other OB-GYNs in Kansas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kansas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Labette County Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669492658 |
| 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