Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higginbotham, Family Medicine Specialist in Guntersville, AL?
What languages does Dr. Higginbotham speak?
Dr. Higginbotham and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Higginbotham typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Higginbotham 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. Higginbotham. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD with Lung Infection
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
- COPD Flare-up
- COPD with Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
- J440: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) lower respiratory infection
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
- GI Bleeding
- Internal Digestive Bleeding
- Digestive Tract Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K922: Gastrointestinal hemorrhage, unspecified
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Changes in Mental State
- Mental Disorder
- Confusion
- Disorientation
- Changes in awareness
ICD-10 Codes:
- R4182: Altered mental status, unspecified
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Higginbotham typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Phillip Higginbotham may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Higginbotham's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Higginbotham accept my insurance?
Dr. Higginbotham accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (205) 838-6000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higginbotham accept in Guntersville, AL?
Dr. Higginbotham in Guntersville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
UMR Administered Payer
Viva Health
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Where is Dr. Higginbotham's office located?
Dr. Phillip Higginbotham's Primary Practice
8000 AL Highway 69
Guntersville, AL 35976
(205) 838-6000
What hospitals are Dr. Higginbotham affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Higginbotham has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Higginbotham's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higginbotham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215598537.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higginbotham?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higginbotham