Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Debra Higginbotham, MD

Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Santa Fe, NM

  • NPI 1861460446
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2019 Galisteo St Ste N9A
Santa Fe, NM 875052111
(505) 820-1482
fax (505) 982-0696

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 30, 2024
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New Mexico #2000-208

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1861460446. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
713
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$88,589
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 332 168 $122
99443 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes 167 100 $121
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 92 92 $122
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 75 58 $169
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes 27 27 $85
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 20 17 $86

In context: peer comparison

Among 25 peers in Santa Fe Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 93. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$275
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 13 $252.96
Lilly USA, LLC 1 $21.73

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$275

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,412
Patients
427
Total drug cost
$130,457
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 207 63 $3,554
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 169 61 $3,675
Lisinopril Generic 147 46 $1,459
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 118 44 $2,107
Metformin Hcl ER (Metformin Hcl) Brand 95 33 $1,835
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 86 26 $430
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 80 28 $6,725
Pravastatin Sodium Generic 78 22 $1,833
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 73 11 $1,592
Omeprazole Generic 73 25 $1,098

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Debra Higginbotham's medical specialty?
Dr. Debra Higginbotham practices Family Medicine Physician in Santa Fe, NM.
Where does Dr. Debra Higginbotham practice?
Dr. Debra Higginbotham practices at 2019 Galisteo St Ste N9A, Santa Fe, NM 875052111. Office phone: 5058201482.
What is Dr. Debra Higginbotham's NPI?
Dr. Debra Higginbotham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861460446, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Debra Higginbotham accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Debra Higginbotham accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Debra Higginbotham commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Telephone medical discussion with physician (HCPCS 99443); Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS G0439). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.