Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gary Highfill, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Fort Smith, AR

  • NPI 1073693909
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1500 Dodson Ave, Ste 260
Fort Smith, AR 729015182
(479) 573-7985
fax (479) 573-7987
Mailing address
Po Box 11449
Belfast, ME 049154005

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 28, 2016
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Missouri #2001014986
Medicaid (2)
AR #148435001 · OK #200171840A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073693909. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
170
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$17,587
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 51 43 $116
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 33 33 $82
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 27 23 $112
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 21 21 $152
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 20 20 $101
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax 18 18 $40

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Fort Smith Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 166. This provider delivers 1.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$121
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Acclarent, INC 1 $121.29

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$121

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
288
Patients
212
Total drug cost
$55,294
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Shingrix (Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf) Brand 105 67 $22,560
Arexvy (Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf) Brand 95 95 $30,462
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 36 11 $437
Adacel Tdap (Diph,Pertuss(Acell),Tet Vac/Pf) Brand 17 17 $1,214
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 12 11 $218
Methylprednisolone Generic 12 11 $138
Azelastine Hcl Generic 11 0 $265

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gary Highfill's medical specialty?
Dr. Gary Highfill practices Otolaryngology Physician in Fort Smith, AR.
Where does Dr. Gary Highfill practice?
Dr. Gary Highfill practices at 1500 Dodson Ave, Fort Smith, AR 729015182. Office phone: 4795737985.
What is Dr. Gary Highfill's NPI?
Dr. Gary Highfill's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073693909, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Gary Highfill accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Gary Highfill accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Gary Highfill commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 31575). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.