Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Raphael Higginbotham, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Opelousas, LA
- NPI 1477507531
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 54.1 / 100 · 2023
- 25 yrs in practice
- Male
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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927 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 705708240
(337) 594-8381 - Mailing address
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5018 Vidrine RD
Ville Platte, LA 705868707
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 2001 — 25 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #025644
- Medicaid
- LA #04333
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477507531. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,002
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$313,383
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 632 | 367 | $119 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 572 | 156 | $75 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 239 | 60 | $346 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 200 | 58 | $286 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 126 | 100 | $124 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 67 | 67 | $157 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 59 | 12 | $279 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 51 | 34 | $69 | |
90962 |
Dialysis services, 1 physician visit per month (20 years or older) | 43 | 26 | $198 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 13 | 13 | $48 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Opelousas Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$873
Transactions
46
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 9 | $148.74 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $129.40 | |
| Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC | 6 | $110.72 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 5 | $93.88 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 6 | $72.49 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $50.90 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 3 | $50.16 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 2 | $47.57 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 2 | $41.36 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $33.39 | |
| CorMedix INC. | 1 | $24.19 | |
| Ascendis Pharma INC | 1 | $20.89 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $18.43 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 1 | $16.58 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 1 | $14.68 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
4,147
Patients
1,134
Total drug cost
$574,358
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torsemide | Generic | 534 | 146 | $9,102 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 496 | 132 | $3,366 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 457 | 124 | $10,040 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 337 | 73 | $304,365 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 315 | 90 | $2,625 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 254 | 79 | $1,474 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 251 | 63 | $2,256 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 227 | 66 | $2,888 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 225 | 74 | $3,241 |
| Trulicity (Dulaglutide) | Brand | 185 | 30 | $218,451 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Raphael Higginbotham's medical specialty?
Dr. Raphael Higginbotham practices Nephrology Physician in Opelousas, LA.
Where does Dr. Raphael Higginbotham practice?
Dr. Raphael Higginbotham practices at 927 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA 705708240. Office phone: 3375948381.
What is Dr. Raphael Higginbotham's NPI?
Dr. Raphael Higginbotham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477507531, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Raphael Higginbotham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Raphael Higginbotham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Raphael Higginbotham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.