Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Andrew Higdon, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Lexington, KY
- NPI 1578977682
- Accepts Medicare
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
800 Rose St
Lexington, KY 405360001
(859) 323-9918
fax (859) 323-1197 - Mailing address
-
900 S. Limestone, Ctw304
Lexington, KY 405360001
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 10, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Kentucky #49866
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578977682. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,004
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$102,110
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 339 | 162 | $114 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 250 | 138 | $75 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 160 | 153 | $109 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 109 | 102 | $77 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 103 | 100 | $166 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 43 | 22 | $46 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 55 peers in Lexington Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 90. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$320
Transactions
18
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 10 | $168.65 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 4 | $89.84 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 3 | $46.45 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $15.08 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
123
Patients
72
Total drug cost
$1,661
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | Generic | 30 | 29 | $101 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 18 | 18 | $212 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 14 | 0 | $47 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 14 | 13 | $198 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) | Brand | 13 | 12 | $128 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 12 | 0 | $103 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | Generic | 11 | 0 | $839 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 11 | 0 | $32 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Andrew Higdon's medical specialty?
Dr. Andrew Higdon practices Hospitalist Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Andrew Higdon practice?
Dr. Andrew Higdon practices at 800 Rose St, Lexington, KY 405360001. Office phone: 8593239918.
What is Dr. Andrew Higdon's NPI?
Dr. Andrew Higdon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578977682, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Andrew Higdon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Higdon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Andrew Higdon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.