Dr Bruce Carter Higinbothom, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Abingdon, VA

Dr Bruce Carter Higinbothom, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Abingdon, Virginia. He went to Wake Forest University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Abingdon Family Healthcare Inc and his current practice location is 445 Porterfield Hwy, Suite A, Abingdon, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (276) 628-3144.

Dr Bruce Carter Higinbothom is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101054741) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1336181593.

Contact Information

Dr Bruce Carter Higinbothom, MD
445 Porterfield Hwy, Suite A,
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 628-3144
(276) 628-1571



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Bruce Carter Higinbothom
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience31 Years
Location445 Porterfield Hwy, Abingdon, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Bruce Carter Higinbothom attended and graduated from Wake Forest University School Of Medicine in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1336181593
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/12/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3173649035
  • Enrollment ID: I20100928001277

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Bruce Carter Higinbothom such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1336181593NPI-NPPES
005605008MedicaidVA
007610432MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 0101054741 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Amedisys Home Health CareAbingdon, VAHome health agency
Medical Services Of America Home Health & HospiceRichlands, VAHospice
Johnston Memorial HospitalAbingdon, VAHospital
Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical CenterBristol, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Abingdon Family Healthcare Inc18502040662

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAbingdon Family Healthcare Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730207689
PECOS PAC ID: 1850204066
Enrollment ID: O20041229000360

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Bruce Carter Higinbothom is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Bruce Carter Higinbothom, MD
445 Porterfield Hwy, Suite A,
Abingdon, VA 24210

Ph: (276) 628-3144
Dr Bruce Carter Higinbothom, MD
445 Porterfield Hwy, Suite A,
Abingdon, VA 24210

Ph: (276) 628-3144

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Practice Location: 24530 Falcon Place Blvd, Suite 100, Abingdon, VA 24211
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Lura S Miller, D.O.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 613 Campus Dr, Suite 200, Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: 276-628-1186    Fax: 276-628-8507
Kaley Kuntz,
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 613 Campus Dr Ste 200, Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: 276-628-1186    Fax: 276-628-8507
Nermene George Wilson, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: Primary Care Center, 613 Campus Drive Suite #200, Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: 714-326-6001    
Dr. Kellie Miranda Smith Blackwell, D.O.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 117 Cook St, Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: 276-619-5052    Fax: 276-619-5115
William M Handy, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 389 Falls Nwdr, Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone: 276-623-0740    Fax: 276-623-0660
Lauren Ashley Mcgee, D.O
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16000 Johnston Memorial Dr, Abingdon, VA 24211
Phone: 276-258-4435    

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