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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higgins, Otolaryngologist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Thomas Higgins, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Higgins graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Higgins is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higgins’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higgins’s office at (502) 894-8441.
Where did Dr. Higgins go to medical school and complete their residency?
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
What languages does Dr. Higgins speak?
Dr. Higgins and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Higgins treat?
As a Otolaryngologist, Dr. Higgins diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Higgins. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Chronic Frontal Sinusitis
- Chronic Sphenoid Sinusitis
- Sinusitis
- Chronic sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
- Long-term sinus problems
- Ethmoid sinus inflammation
- Chronic forehead sinus infection
- Persistent frontal sinus inflammation
- Frontal rhinosinusitis
- Chronic sphenoid sinus infection
- Persistent sphenoid sinus inflammation
- Sphenoid rhinosinusitis
- Persistent sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J320: Chronic maxillary sinusitis
- J322: Chronic ethmoidal sinusitis
- J321: Chronic frontal sinusitis
- J323: Chronic sphenoidal sinusitis
- J329: Chronic sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hay Fever
- Pollen allergy
- Seasonal allergies
- Allergic rhinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J301: Allergic rhinitis due to pollen
Also known as:
- Enlarged Nasal Turbinates
- Nasal Polyp
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Turbinate hypertrophy
- Swollen turbinates
- Congested turbinates
- Nose polyp
- Nasal growth
ICD-10 Codes:
- J343: Hypertrophy of nasal turbinates
- J330: Polyp of nasal cavity
Also known as:
- Chronic Rhinitis
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Chronic runny nose
- Persistent nasal inflammation
- Long-term stuffy nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- J310: Chronic rhinitis
Also known as:
- Deviated Septum
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Crooked nose septum
- Nasal blockage
- Septal deviation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J342: Deviated nasal septum
Also known as:
- Postnasal Drip
- Sinusitis
- PND
- Mucus in throat
- Throat clearing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0982: Postnasal drip
Also known as:
- Stuffy Nose
- Nose Injuries and Disorder
- Blocked nose
- Nasal congestion
- Congested nose
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0981: Nasal congestion
Also known as:
- Atypical Facial Pain
- Facial Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Persistent Idiopathic Facial Pain
- Chronic Facial Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- G501: Atypical facial pain
Also known as:
- Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Hearing Disorder and Deafness
- Nonsyndromic hearing loss
- Nerve Deafness
- Inner Ear Hearing Loss
- SNHL
- Permanent Hearing Loss
ICD-10 Codes:
- H903: Sensorineural hearing loss, bilateral
Also known as:
- Unexplained Taste and Smell Problems
- Taste and Smell Disorder
- Smell and taste issues
- Sensory perception problems
- Taste and smell dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- R439: Unspecified disturbances of smell and taste
Also known as:
- Pet Allergy
- Allergy
- Animal dander allergy
- Cat allergy
- Dog allergy
- Allergic rhinitis from pets
ICD-10 Codes:
- J3081: Allergic rhinitis due to animal (cat) (dog) hair and dander
Also known as:
- Blocked Earwax
- Ear Disorder
- Impacted earwax
- Earwax impaction
- Excess earwax
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6123: Impacted cerumen, bilateral
Also known as:
- Other Eustachian Tube Problems
- Ear Disorder
- Eustachian Tube Disorders
- Ear Tube Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H6983: Other specified disorders of Eustachian tube, bilateral
Also known as:
- Ear Disorder
- Ear Problem
- Ear Condition
- Hearing Issues
ICD-10 Codes:
- H938X9: Other specified disorders of ear, unspecified ear
Also known as:
- Sneezing
- Allergy
- Common Cold
- Hay Fever
- Allergic sneezing
- Frequent sneezing
- Rhinitis symptom
ICD-10 Codes:
- R067: Sneezing
Which procedures does Dr. Higgins perform as a Otolaryngologist?
As a Otolaryngologist, procedures performed by an Dr. Thomas Higgins may include:
- Adenoidectomy Consultation
- Adenoidectomy Follow Up
- Allergy Consultation
- Balloon Sinuplasty (BSP)
- Cancer Screening
- Cochlear Implant
- Ear Deformity and Reconstruction
- Ear Surgery Consultation
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Higgins' office.
Does Dr. Higgins accept my insurance?
Dr. Higgins accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 894-8441 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higgins accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Higgins in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Passport Health Plan
State of Kentucky
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Higgins' office located?
Dr. Thomas Higgins' Primary Practice
6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 380
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 894-8441
What is Dr. Higgins's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750543237.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higgins?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higgins
What is Dr. Thomas Higgins's specialty?
Dr. Higgins is a Otolaryngologist near Louisville, KY. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Higgins to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Thomas Higgins affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higgins is affiliated with Norton Brownsboro Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Thomas Higgins accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Thomas Higgins is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Thomas Higgins offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (502) 894-8441 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Thomas Higgins?
Please contact Dr. Higgins's office at (502) 894-8441 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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