Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Matthew Higgins, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Chattanooga, TN
- NPI 1629205752
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.6 / 100 · 2023
- 17 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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979 E 3Rd St, Suite C-430
Chattanooga, TN 374032136
(423) 778-4900
fax (423) 778-4901 - Mailing address
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975 E 3Rd St, Attn: Provider Enrollment
Chattanooga, TN 374032147
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 21, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #47906
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629205752. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,308
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$292,054
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 318 | 258 | $82 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 150 | 141 | $116 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 132 | 114 | $42 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 119 | 98 | $36 | |
27130 |
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | 93 | 90 | $1,202 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 91 | 91 | $102 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 80 | 74 | $1,194 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 65 | 43 | $61 | |
73564 |
X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 57 | 57 | $41 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 57 | 57 | $151 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 12 peers in Chattanooga Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 96. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$578
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation Technologies INC | 1 | $136.10 | |
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $93.36 | |
| Globus Medical, INC. | 2 | $64.89 | |
| Medical Device Business Services, INC. | 1 | $54.44 | |
| Linvatec Corporation | 2 | $47.68 | |
| C. R. Bard, INC. & Subsidiaries | 2 | $36.75 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $29.12 | |
| Anika Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $25.77 | |
| Kyowa Kirin, INC. | 1 | $22.45 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 1 | $18.07 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $17.34 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $16.58 | |
| Bioventus LLC | 1 | $14.95 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
393
Patients
307
Total drug cost
$2,924
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | Generic | 179 | 178 | $1,615 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 61 | 48 | $58 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 59 | 23 | $148 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 28 | 20 | $240 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 24 | 22 | $88 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 22 | 0 | $326 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 20 | 16 | $449 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Matthew Higgins's medical specialty?
Dr. Matthew Higgins practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Matthew Higgins practice?
Dr. Matthew Higgins practices at 979 E 3Rd St, Chattanooga, TN 374032136. Office phone: 4237784900.
What is Dr. Matthew Higgins's NPI?
Dr. Matthew Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629205752, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Matthew Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Matthew Higgins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Matthew Higgins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS 73502). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.