Quick answers
- Does Jack W. Higginbotham Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jack W. Higginbotham Jr. 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 Jack W. Higginbotham Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,952 Original Medicare patients and 6,501 services for Jack W. Higginbotham Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jack W. Higginbotham Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1700859253. 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 Jack W. Higginbotham Jr., 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 | 3,952 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,501 |
| Different services or procedures | 164 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Screening mammography (77067)756 services
- Screening 3d breast mammography (77063)753 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)462 services
- Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine (77080)344 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)316 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis48%
- Diabetes26%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Jack W. Higginbotham Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jack W. Higginbotham Jr. 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.
- Augusta HealthFishersville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490018
- Sentara Martha Jefferson HospitalCharlottesville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490077
- Sentara RMH Medical CenterHarrisonburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490004
- University of Virginia Medical CenterCharlottesville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490009
Practice locations
Addresses where Jack W. Higginbotham Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 500 Martha Jefferson DrCharlottesville, VA 22911 (434) 654‑7106
- 595 Martha Jefferson DrCharlottesville, VA 22911 (434) 654‑7106
- 78 Medical Ctr DrFishersville, VA 22939 (540) 932‑4075
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jack W. Higginbotham Jr. as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Augusta Medical Group419 clinicians in the group
- Charlottesville Radiology Ltd12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Charlottesville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlottesville, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Augusta Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700859253 |
| 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