Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Sarah Higdon, M.D.

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Owensboro, KY

  • NPI 1821403668
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 90.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1201 Pleasant Valley RD
Owensboro, KY 423039811
(270) 688-2163
Mailing address
University of Kentucky Pathology, 800 Rose Street, Suite MS-117
Lexington, KY 405360001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 30, 2020
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Kentucky #50885 · Kentucky #R3509

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821403668. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
551
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$18,352
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 196 154 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 163 38 $27
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 56 52 $32
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 47 44 $26
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 29 25 $64
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity 26 26 $11
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 20 19 $78
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate 14 14 $34

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Owensboro Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 133. This provider delivers 4.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$186
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 11 $186.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$186

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Sarah Higdon's medical specialty?
Dr. Sarah Higdon practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Owensboro, KY.
Where does Dr. Sarah Higdon practice?
Dr. Sarah Higdon practices at 1201 Pleasant Valley RD, Owensboro, KY 423039811. Office phone: 2706882163.
What is Dr. Sarah Higdon's NPI?
Dr. Sarah Higdon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821403668, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sarah Higdon accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sarah Higdon accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sarah Higdon commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (HCPCS 88342). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.