Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Donald Higgins, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Lake Charles, LA
- NPI 1972923761
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 76.0 / 100 · 2023
- 12 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2750 Aster St
Lake Charles, LA 706018824
(337) 480-8900
fax (337) 480-8901 - Mailing address
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Po Box 122539 Dept 2539
Dallas, TX 753122539
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 27, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #306731
- Medicaid
- LA #2360981
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1972923761. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,257
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$114,225
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 622 | 216 | $120 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 505 | 202 | $8 | |
96372 |
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | 154 | 49 | $13 | |
J1100 |
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg | 108 | 21 | $0 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 94 | 15 | $1 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 81 | 73 | $29 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 73 | 60 | $83 | |
11042 |
Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less | 69 | 16 | $55 | |
G0179 |
Physician or allowed practitioner re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians a | 67 | 25 | $38 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 62 | 24 | $7 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 37 peers in Lake Charles Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 134. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,276
Transactions
64
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 18 | $301.68 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 9 | $253.29 | |
| Axsome Therapeutics, INC. | 5 | $174.87 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 13 | $163.27 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 4 | $70.24 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $67.66 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $45.23 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 2 | $43.65 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 2 | $37.07 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $30.70 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $23.43 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $21.33 | |
| Supernus Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $16.32 | |
| Exact Sciences Corporation | 1 | $13.70 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $13.15 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,967
Patients
695
Total drug cost
$36,542
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 371 | 90 | $4,893 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 309 | 82 | $2,262 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 300 | 56 | $3,255 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 256 | 61 | $3,027 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 211 | 44 | $1,281 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 198 | 58 | $4,369 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 185 | 50 | $2,097 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 164 | 41 | $809 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 161 | 34 | $1,217 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 160 | 44 | $4,336 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Donald Higgins's medical specialty?
Dr. Donald Higgins practices Family Medicine Physician in Lake Charles, LA.
Where does Dr. Donald Higgins practice?
Dr. Donald Higgins practices at 2750 Aster St, Lake Charles, LA 706018824. Office phone: 3374808900.
What is Dr. Donald Higgins's NPI?
Dr. Donald Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972923761, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Donald Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Donald Higgins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Donald Higgins 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 of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (HCPCS 96372). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.