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Dr. Laurence Debree Higgins , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Boston, MA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Laurence Higgins, MD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Orthopaedic Surgery in Boston, MA. Practice services are available at 75 FRANCIS ST under active NPI credentials.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

75 Francis St
Dept Of Orthopedics

Boston, MA 02115

Telephone 6177325322
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Boston, MA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 18.4 Yrs
State Avg: 28.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
274 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (746 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
19.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2018)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
47 45 $196.00 $55.49
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder
13 13 $6000.00 $1623.09

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MA 226811

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License NC 9800903

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Mitchel Harris , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1033176417

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Saharsh Mehta , MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NPI 1104454818

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Jonathan Vandale , PA-C

Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine

NPI 1154805281

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Alec Macaulay , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1184918179

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Joseph Kavolus , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery

NPI 1831432400

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Barbara Aggouras , NP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1871808691

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active October 16, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 16, 2012

Registered at 75 FRANCIS ST, DEPT OF ORTHOPEDICS, BOSTON, MA 02115 (Tel: 6177325322)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 16, 2012

Registered at 111 CYPRESS ST, BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY, BROOKLINE, MA 024456002 (Tel: 6177132255)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 16, 2012

Recorded as LAURENCE HIGGINS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 16, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #226811 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 08, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1215912654
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 08, 2005
Last Update: October 16, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

111 Cypress St, Brigham And Women's Hospital Orthopedic Surgery

Brookline, MA 024456002

Phone: 6177132255

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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