Active NPI 1538409321 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Julie Ann Highfill , PA

Physician Assistant • Springfield, MO

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Julie Highfill, PA is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Springfield, MO. With approximately 14 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2012, Julie Highfill delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1001 E PRIMROSE ST.

Julie Highfill is affiliated with Lester E Cox Medical Centers and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of impacted ear wax, established patient outpatient office visit, removal or exploration of parathyroid glands. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1001 E Primrose St

Springfield, MO 658075155

Telephone 4178753600

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ferrell Duncan Clinic, Inc Facility NPI 1326099383

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Springfield, MO

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs +4.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 9.8 Yrs

State Avg: 10.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

235 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, MO (1802 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

11.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

89.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Highfill (14 Years) 14 Yrs

Springfield Specialty Average (9.8 Years) 9.8 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
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	138	85	$162.28	$36.58
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	66	$197.88	$70.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	37	$298.73	$100.41
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	24	24	$3047.44	$123.76
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$347.91	$97.31
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	14	$115.13	$43.66
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$293.29	$87.39
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	13	12	$14.40	$8.65
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	13	13	$149.94	$40.33
82310 Calcium level, total	12	11	$25.88	$5.06
60220 Total removal of thyroid lobe on one side of the neck	11	11	$2058.55	$69.26

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	126	83	$144.00	$36.47
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	70	57	$174.75	$71.35
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	53	48	$263.03	$101.24
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	20	20	$1540.62	$125.18
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	16	15	$334.80	$99.84
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	12	12	$143.28	$39.75

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	120	88	$144.00	$36.77
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	104	90	$142.80	$71.61
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	38	$216.00	$101.27
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	32	29	$86.40	$44.30
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	31	28	$334.80	$99.36
60500 Removal or exploration of parathyroid glands	16	16	$1521.60	$124.99
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	13	13	$148.80	$40.73

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	109	77	$120.00	$37.74
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	85	71	$119.00	$72.60
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	28	27	$279.00	$99.05
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	23	21	$72.00	$44.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$180.00	$103.34
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	13	13	$12.00	$3.00
82310 Calcium level, total	11	11	$21.00	$5.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	105	77	$120.00	$37.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	86	66	$119.00	$59.62
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	27	24	$72.00	$35.80
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	22	22	$279.00	$95.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	18	16	$180.00	$87.01
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	11	11	$12.00	$2.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	90	66	$120.00	$37.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	78	61	$119.00	$59.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	42	$180.00	$87.44
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	40	35	$72.00	$35.69
G0268 Removal of impacted cerumen (one or both ears) by physician on same date of service as audiologic function testing	12	12	$124.00	$39.86

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	28	27	$120.00	$38.69
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	23	19	$119.00	$57.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$180.00	$82.37

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-09-30

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License MO 2013004938

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

220024585 (MO)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mo License

2013004938 (MO)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose St, Springfield, MO 658075155

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose, Springfield, MO 658075155

Phone: 4178753000

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

1001 E Primrose, Springfield, MO 658075155

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

3801 S National Ave, Springfield, MO 658075210

Phone: 4172696000

Lester E Cox Medical Centers

3801 S National, Springfield, MO 658075210

Phone: 4172696000

Secondary Practice Locations

3800 S National Ave

Springfield, MO 658075209

Phone: 4178753700

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Rebecca Wiley , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1124264825

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Linda Curbow , AuD

Audiologist

NPI 1134201163

Doctor of Audiology

Dr. Jeffrey Fenwick , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1306846407

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Katherine Tinklepaugh , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1326803537

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. David Randall , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1366438426

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

John Dock , MSCCCA-A

Audiologist

NPI 1457436735

MSCCCAA

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location September 30, 2025

Registered at 1001 E PRIMROSE ST, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658075155 (Tel: 4178753600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 30, 2025

Registered at PO BOX 7411626, CHICAGO, IL 606745626 (Tel: 4178753700)

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Updated Practice Location September 19, 2018

Registered at 960 E WALNUT LAWN ST STE 102, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658077865 (Tel: 4178753600)

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NPI Profile Active January 21, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 21, 2015

Registered at 3800 S NATIONAL AVE, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658075209 (Tel: 4178753700)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 21, 2015

Registered at PO BOX 9007, SPRINGFIELD, MO 658089007 (Tel: 4178753700)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 21, 2015

Recorded as JULIE HIGHFILL, PA

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 21, 2015

Physician Assistant (License #2013004938 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 15, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538409321

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 15, 2013

Last Update: September 30, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 7411626

Chicago, IL 606745626

Phone: 4178753700

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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