Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. James Higgins, M.D.
Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician (CMS: Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery) · Baltimore, MD
- NPI 1144284357
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
- 30 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
3333 N Calvert St, 2Nd Fl
Baltimore, MD 212182867
(410) 235-5405 - Additional location
-
1400 Front Ave Ste 100
Lutherville Timonium, MD 210935363
(410) 296-6232
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 12, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1996 — 30 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2082S0105X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Maryland #D0056925
- Medicaid
- MD #331950400
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1144284357. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,889
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$154,491
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 768 | 189 | $1 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 383 | 283 | $134 | |
20550 |
Injection into tendon or ligament | 186 | 139 | $58 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 186 | 186 | $174 | |
29848 |
Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | 62 | 53 | $531 | |
73110 |
X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 60 | 39 | $44 | |
26055 |
Incision of tendon covering of finger | 50 | 38 | $230 | |
20605 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | 48 | 41 | $57 | |
20526 |
Injection of carpal tunnel | 38 | 33 | $103 | |
73130 |
X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | 38 | 29 | $40 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Baltimore Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 108. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$217
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trimed, INC. | 1 | $159.90 | |
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $39.80 | |
| Orthofix Medical, INC. | 1 | $17.41 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
37
Patients
33
Total drug cost
$149
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 20 | 18 | $46 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 17 | 15 | $102 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. James Higgins's medical specialty?
Dr. James Higgins practices Surgery of the Hand (Plastic Surgery) Physician in Baltimore, MD.
Where does Dr. James Higgins practice?
Dr. James Higgins practices at 3333 N Calvert St, Baltimore, MD 212182867. Office phone: 4102355405.
What is Dr. James Higgins's NPI?
Dr. James Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144284357, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Higgins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Higgins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Injection into tendon or ligament (HCPCS 20550). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.