Active NPI 1730177924 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Brad E Higgason , MD

Anesthesiology • Springfield, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Brad Higgason, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Springfield, IL. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1991, Dr. Higgason delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 800 EAST CARPENTER STREET.

Dr. Higgason is affiliated with Associated Anesthesiologists Sc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve), injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

800 East Carpenter Street
Room 2k64

Springfield, IL 627690001

Telephone 2175255643

Fax 2175442521

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 St Johns Hospital Of The Hospital Sisters Of The Third Order Of St F Facility NPI 1205818481

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Springfield, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

35 Yrs +11.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 23.3 Yrs

State Avg: 28.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

58 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, IL (2670 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

93.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Higgason (35 Years) 35 Yrs

Springfield Specialty Average (23.3 Years) 23.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	40	39	$938.00	$60.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	56	55	$938.00	$62.10
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent, brachial (arm) nerve bundle	27	27	$1072.00	$66.92
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	17	17	$402.00	$44.83

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	36	36	$283.14	$30.39
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)	27	27	$848.96	$51.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$711.88	$74.67
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	15	15	$180.00	$45.55
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord	11	11	$2070.91	$249.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	18	18	$180.00	$46.33
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	17	16	$1930.00	$204.18

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	26	25	$180.00	$45.94
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	16	16	$754.38	$92.24
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	15	15	$1983.33	$210.23
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$728.57	$77.70

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	31	31	$180.00	$45.01
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	22	22	$1888.97	$197.10
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$669.41	$77.88
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk	11	11	$928.05	$97.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	24	23	$180.00	$52.06
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	21	20	$691.41	$87.91
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	21	21	$648.91	$82.94
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	14	13	$85.00	$14.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-12-30

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License IL 036089900

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

036089900 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthlink Upin Number

335535 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross Blue Shield

08415040 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Health Alliance Number

085972 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Personal Care

32490 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group-Champ/tricare

L031806 (IL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Healthlink Group Number

104409 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Associated Anesthesiologists Sc

6742 N Frostwood Pkwy, Peoria, IL 616152402

Phone: 3096925393