Dr John Patrick Higinbotham, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Frederick, MD

Dr John Patrick Higinbotham, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Frederick, Maryland. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 467 W Patrick St, Frederick, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 663-8858.

Dr John Patrick Higinbotham is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number TA1174) 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 1952465528.

Contact Information

Dr John Patrick Higinbotham, OD
467 W Patrick St,
Frederick, MD 21701-4805
(301) 663-8858
(301) 663-8871

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr John Patrick Higinbotham
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location467 W Patrick St, Frederick, Maryland
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:
  • Dr John Patrick Higinbotham attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952465528
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/20/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/26/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8729185079
  • Enrollment ID: I20070521000407

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John Patrick Higinbotham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952465528NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist TA1174 (Maryland)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr John Patrick Higinbotham allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFredericktowne Eye Care
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386809945
PECOS PAC ID: 3678692522
Enrollment ID: O20121231000313

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. Dr John Patrick Higinbotham 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
Dr John Patrick Higinbotham, OD
467 W Patrick St,
Frederick, MD 21701-4805

Ph: (301) 663-8858
Dr John Patrick Higinbotham, OD
467 W Patrick St,
Frederick, MD 21701-4805

Ph: (301) 663-8858

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