Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD

Otolaryngology Physician (CMS: Otolaryngology) · Louisville, KY

  • NPI 1750543237
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 100.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 20 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 380
Louisville, KY 402053355
(502) 894-8441
fax (502) 894-4453

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 3, 2022
Year of graduation
2006 — 20 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Y00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #TP529

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1750543237. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
4,455
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$268,835
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
95165 Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens 1,350 71 $13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 585 241 $119
31231 Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 583 256 $172
95024 Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin 480 12 $7
95004 Test for allergy using allergenic extract 468 12 $4
95115 Professional service for single injection of allergen 376 37 $9
95117 Professional service for multiple injections of allergen 163 26 $10
31237 Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope 110 54 $322
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 91 84 $84
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 60 60 $156

In context: peer comparison

Among 17 peers in Louisville Otolaryngology Physician, average services per provider: 139. This provider delivers 32× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$58,303
Transactions
71
Manufacturers
12
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Genzyme Corporation 17 $30,444.40
Optinose US, INC. 15 $14,093.50
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 21 $10,130.00
Stryker Corporation 2 $2,975.00
Aerin Medical INC. 3 $281.04
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 7 $244.35
Genentech USA, INC. 1 $31.89
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $27.32
Medtronic, INC. 1 $23.00
Pharming Healthcare, INC. 1 $21.70
Hikma Pharmaceuticals USA 1 $15.42
Spirair, INC. 1 $15.20

By nature of payment

Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$49,157
Travel and Lodging
$3,794
Consulting Fee
$2,975
Food and Beverage
$2,377

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
734
Patients
358
Total drug cost
$13,847
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Fluticasone Propionate Generic 148 48 $2,209
Prednisone Generic 100 66 $457
Azelastine Hcl Generic 83 29 $3,064
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 66 44 $1,607
Ipratropium Bromide Generic 50 17 $1,532
Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) Brand 47 39 $1,431
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 43 37 $521
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 41 0 $1,118
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 32 29 $267
Mupirocin Generic 24 16 $143

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Thomas Higgins's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Higgins practices Otolaryngology Physician in Louisville, KY.
Where does Dr. Thomas Higgins practice?
Dr. Thomas Higgins practices at 6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 380, Louisville, KY 402053355. Office phone: 5028948441.
What is Dr. Thomas Higgins's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750543237, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Higgins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Higgins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (HCPCS 95165); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (HCPCS 31231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.