Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Higginbotham, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Rockport, AR

  • NPI 1619992377
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1580 Tanner St
Rockport, AR 721042023
(501) 332-7981
fax (501) 337-9964

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 21, 2021
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arkansas #E0968
Medicaid
AR #129994001

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619992377. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
10,434
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$470,836
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 2,091 514 $115
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 1,035 479 $8
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 813 146 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 719 354 $80
82962 Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument 504 191 $3
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg 495 76 $1
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 457 204 $13
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 456 456 $16
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 437 437 $16
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 426 426 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Rockport Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 71× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$26
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $13.16
Novo Nordisk INC 1 $13.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$26

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,667
Patients
1,319
Total drug cost
$67,412
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 476 140 $5,912
Tramadol Hcl Generic 467 97 $4,162
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 397 117 $4,637
Losartan Potassium Generic 361 116 $7,090
Meloxicam Generic 310 97 $3,087
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 298 84 $1,736
Gabapentin Generic 296 78 $6,578
Omeprazole Generic 285 77 $5,592
Simvastatin Generic 269 80 $4,323
Pregabalin Generic 266 53 $4,585

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Higginbotham's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Higginbotham practices Family Medicine Physician in Rockport, AR.
Where does Dr. Michael Higginbotham practice?
Dr. Michael Higginbotham practices at 1580 Tanner St, Rockport, AR 721042023. Office phone: 5013327981.
What is Dr. Michael Higginbotham's NPI?
Dr. Michael Higginbotham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619992377, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Higginbotham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Higginbotham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Higginbotham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.