Patrick B Higdon, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Corpus Christi, TX

Patrick B Higdon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Hospitalist" physician in Corpus Christi, Texas. He went to Eastern Virginia Medical School and graduated in 1994 and has 30 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Wellmed Networks, Inc. and his current practice location is 805 Morgan Ave, Corpus Christi, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 762-3662.

Patrick B Higdon is licensed to practice in Texas (license number T8836) 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 1003812785.

Contact Information

Patrick B Higdon, MD
805 Morgan Ave,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2025
(210) 762-3662
(361) 730-2172



Physician's Profile

Full NamePatrick B Higdon
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience30 Years
Location805 Morgan Ave, Corpus Christi, Texas
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:
  • Patrick B Higdon attended and graduated from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1994
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1003812785
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/27/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/26/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800085903
  • Enrollment ID: I20230517003627

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Patrick B Higdon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1003812785NPI-NPPES
080180925OtherVARR MEDICARE
5630592MedicaidVA
291974OtherVAANTHEM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 0101056188 (Virginia)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist 0101056188 (Virginia)Secondary
208M00000XHospitalist T8836 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus ChristiCorpus christi, TXHospital
Corpus Christi Medical Center,theCorpus christi, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wellmed Networks, Inc.6002091261103

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Entity NameWellmed Networks, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386948677
PECOS PAC ID: 6002091261
Enrollment ID: O20110503000555

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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. Patrick B Higdon 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
Patrick B Higdon, MD
805 Morgan Ave,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2025

Ph: (210) 762-3662
Patrick B Higdon, MD
805 Morgan Ave,
Corpus Christi, TX 78404-2025

Ph: (210) 762-3662

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Phone: 361-500-4351    Fax: 888-711-1008
Dr. Elizabeth L. Chmelik, MD
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1660 S Staples St, Ste 150, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Phone: 361-800-8155    Fax: 361-882-2590
Christina Rawana, DO
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3315 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Phone: 361-884-2904    Fax: 361-857-0572
Abraham G Ayala, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1660 S Staples St, Ste 150, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Phone: 361-800-8155    Fax: 361-882-2590
James M Dee, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5846 Wooldridge Rd, Corpus Christi, TX 78414
Phone: 361-994-8979    Fax: 361-994-8966
Dr. Joyce Marie Jackson, M.D.
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 600 Elizabeth St, Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Phone: 832-599-8081    Fax: 832-327-7868
Dr. Danielle Marie Kleppe, MD
Hospitalist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3533 S Alameda St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Phone: 361-694-5000    Fax: 361-694-5317

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