Matthew Higgs, M.D.
NPI 1588828800 · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Higgs, M.D. is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1588828800).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588828800
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- N6352 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,542 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 539 | $90 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 441 | $78 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 320 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 162 | $127 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 150 | $47 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Needle Placement77002 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 269 | 123 |
| Methylprednisolone | 149 | 133 |
| Prednisone | 84 | 73 |
| Diclofenac Potassium | 79 | 51 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 63 | 39 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 29 | 26 |
| Celecoxib | 20 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,243 across 46 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-16
- Last updated
- 2020-12-28
- Certified
- 2020-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Higgs's NPI number?
- Matthew Higgs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588828800, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Higgs's specialty?
- Matthew Higgs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Higgs located?
- Matthew Higgs's practice location on file with NPPES is 1045 Gemini St, Houston, TX 77058-2705.
- What is Matthew Higgs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Higgs is (281) 335-1111.
- Does Matthew Higgs accept Medicare?
- Matthew Higgs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Higgs's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Higgs's NPI (1588828800) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.