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Active NPI 1538126719 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Gene O. Bigham , MD

Internal Medicine • Desoto, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Gene Bigham, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Desoto, TX. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 1993, Dr. Bigham delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2727 BOLTON BOONE DR STE 114.

Dr. Bigham is affiliated with Promontory Geriatrics Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least, established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2727 Bolton Boone Dr Ste 114

Desoto, TX 751152019

Telephone 4698573142
Fax 4698573077
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Promontory Geriatrics Llc Facility NPI 1194044792

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Desoto, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
33 Yrs +2.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 30.1 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
12 Specialists

Practicing in Desoto, TX (9538 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
25.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
10.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Bigham (33 Years) 33 Yrs
Desoto Specialty Average (30.1 Years) 30.1 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
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes
839 202 $75.26 $72.20
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
252 125 $134.52 $126.62
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample
247 119 $8.96 $8.65
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit
98 98 $134.71 $127.77
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report
79 79 $17.83 $14.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
74 45 $97.99 $89.72
90656 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage
64 64 $28.66 $21.90
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine
64 64 $35.01 $32.01
99307 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 10 minutes
53 36 $43.10 $39.07
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
36 35 $16.68 $16.06
99348 Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes
35 20 $93.43 $73.81
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and
31 27 $59.68 $52.92
G0179 Physician re-certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians to affirm the initial imp
31 18 $43.85 $41.46
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes
28 27 $156.24 $129.36
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes
23 17 $132.08 $122.67
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional
21 15 $23.39 $23.02
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more
20 16 $189.45 $175.83
99345 Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes
16 16 $245.65 $195.80
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more
14 14 $220.94 $217.40
81002 Urinalysis, manual test
14 12 $6.71 $3.41
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity
12 11 $316.26 $276.54

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-04-17
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License TX J6337

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RG0300X

State License TX J6337

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207RH0002X

State License TX J6337

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
103403504 (TX)
Medicaid State Provider ID
345275701 (TX)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
82V275 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Promontory Geriatrics Llc

2727 Bolton Boone Dr, Desoto, TX 751152019

Phone: 4698573142

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
Suzana Tran , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1093873358

Family Nurse Practitioner

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 April 17, 2025

Registered at 2727 BOLTON BOONE DR STE 114, DESOTO, TX 751152019 (Tel: 4698573142)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 17, 2025

Registered at 2727 BOLTON BOONE DR STE 114, DESOTO, TX 751152019 (Tel: 4698573142)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 17, 2025

Internal Medicine (License #J6337 in TX)

NPI Profile Active May 22, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location May 22, 2016

Registered at 214 W BELT LINE RD, SUITE B, CEDAR HILL, TX 751042430 (Tel: 9722916667)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 22, 2016

Registered at 214 W BELT LINE RD, SUITE B, CEDAR HILL, TX 751042430 (Tel: 9722916667)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 22, 2016

Recorded as GENE BIGHAM, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 22, 2016

Internal Medicine (License #J6337 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 30, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1538126719
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 30, 2006
Last Update: April 17, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2727 Bolton Boone Dr Ste 114

Desoto, TX 751152019

Phone: 4698573142

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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