Dr Raphael John Higginbotham, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Opelousas, LA

Dr Raphael John Higginbotham, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Opelousas, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 2001 and has 23 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Kidney Treatment Options Center Of Lafayette, Llc, Azar And Lahood Enterprises Llc and his current practice location is 927 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 594-8381.

Dr Raphael John Higginbotham is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 025644) 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 1477507531.

Contact Information

Dr Raphael John Higginbotham, MD
927 E Prudhomme St,
Opelousas, LA 70570-8240
(337) 594-8381
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Raphael John Higginbotham
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience23 Years
Location927 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, Louisiana
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 Raphael John Higginbotham attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 2001
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477507531
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1355344276
  • Enrollment ID: I20060815000385

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Raphael John Higginbotham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477507531NPI-NPPES
04333MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 025644 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Dci - OpelousasOpelousas, LADialysis facility
Dci - Kidney Treatment Options Ctr, Llc (ktoc)Lafayette, LADialysis facility
Fmcna - Breaux BridgeBreaux bridge, LADialysis facility
Fmcna - Ville PlatteVille platte, LADialysis facility
Lafayette General Medical CenterLafayette, LAHospital
Opelousas General Health SystemOpelousas, LAHospital
Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, IncLafayette, LAHospital
St Martin HospitalBreaux bridge, LAHospital
Mercy Regional Medical CenterVille platte, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Kidney Treatment Options Center Of Lafayette, Llc89211064852
Azar And Lahood Enterprises Llc97393196172

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameKidney Treatment Options Center Of Lafayette, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013134147
PECOS PAC ID: 8921106485
Enrollment ID: O20070606000507

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Entity NameAzar & Lahood Enterprises Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821420258
PECOS PAC ID: 9739319617
Enrollment ID: O20140221000745

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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 Raphael John Higginbotham 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 Raphael John Higginbotham, MD
5018 Vidrine Rd,
Ville Platte, LA 70586-8707

Ph: (504) 473-8079
Dr Raphael John Higginbotham, MD
927 E Prudhomme St,
Opelousas, LA 70570-8240

Ph: (337) 594-8381

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Opelousas, LA

Fernando Alemany, M.D.,
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3975 I-49 S Services Rd, Suite 200, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-594-0750    Fax: 337-594-0752
Anthony Paul Blalock, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1270 Attakapas Dr, Suite 103, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-407-1777    Fax: 337-407-1199
Dr. Gary Wayne Blanchard,
Nephrology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1270 Attakapas Dr, Ste 502, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-942-9977    Fax: 337-942-8006
Dr. David John Homan, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1233 Wayne Gilmore Cir, Suite 450, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-942-3006    Fax: 337-942-7744
Dr. Usman Alam, M.D.,
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 611 E Prudhomme St, Suite 3, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-942-5750    Fax: 337-948-9405
Dr. Richard Tate, MD
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 138 Lazaro Blvd, Suite A, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-942-2065    Fax: 337-942-9964
Dr. Louis Howard Nix, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 Hospital Dr, Suite 4, Opelousas, LA 70570
Phone: 337-948-7090    Fax: 337-942-8108

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