Dr Robert W Higginbotham, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in San Luis Obispo, CA

Dr Robert W Higginbotham, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in San Luis Obispo, California. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1969 and has 55 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Pacific Eye Surgeons A California Professional Medical Corporation and his current practice location is 3855 Broad Street, Ste B, San Luis Obispo, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (805) 545-8100.

Dr Robert W Higginbotham is licensed to practice in California (license number G28752) 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 1609878834.

Contact Information

Dr Robert W Higginbotham, MD
3855 Broad Street, Ste B,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 545-8100
(805) 545-8902

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Robert W Higginbotham
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience55 Years
Location3855 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo, California
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 Robert W Higginbotham attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 1969
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609878834
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/01/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/30/2016
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335199710
  • Enrollment ID: I20050125000776

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Robert W Higginbotham such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609878834NPI-NPPES
G28752OtherCAMEDICAL LICENSE NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G28752 (California)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Pacific Eye Surgeons A California Professional Medical Corporation781094739714

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 Robert W Higginbotham allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NamePacific Eye Surgeons A California Professional Medical Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548262751
PECOS PAC ID: 7810947397
Enrollment ID: O20050124000636

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 Robert W Higginbotham 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 Robert W Higginbotham, MD
3855 Broad Street, Ste B,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Ph: (805) 545-8100
Dr Robert W Higginbotham, MD
3855 Broad Street, Ste B,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

Ph: (805) 545-8100

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Dr. Christopher S Hulburd, M.D.
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Phone: 805-545-7881    Fax: 805-548-8785

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