Quick answers
- Does Katherine S. Higinbotham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine S. Higinbotham 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 Katherine S. Higinbotham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 139 Original Medicare patients and 246 services for Katherine S. Higinbotham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine S. Higinbotham's NPI number?
- 1740473107. 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 Katherine S. Higinbotham, 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 | 139 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 246 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)119 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)114 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 pressure73%
- Arthritis45%
- Anxiety35%
- Depression33%
- Diabetes29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine S. Higinbotham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 N Ritter Ave, Suite 230Indianapolis, IN 46219 (317) 355‑2960
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine S. Higinbotham as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Community Physicians of Indiana Inc1,565 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Indianapolis
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indianapolis, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Community Physicians of Indiana Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1740473107 |
| 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
- 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