26 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Higinbothom, Family Medicine Specialist in Abingdon, VA?
Where did Dr. Higinbothom go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Franklin Square Hosp Ctr, Family Medicine | MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center Program
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Higinbothom board certified as a Family Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Bruce Higinbothom, MD is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine
What languages does Dr. Higinbothom speak?
Dr. Higinbothom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Higinbothom typically treat?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, Dr. Higinbothom 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. Higinbothom. 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:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Backache
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
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:
- COPD
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J449: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, unspecified
Also known as:
- Severe Malnutrition
- Malnutrition
- Severe Protein-Energy Malnutrition
- Starvation
- Kwashiorkor
- Marasmus
ICD-10 Codes:
- E43: Unspecified severe protein-calorie malnutrition
Also known as:
- Trouble with Attention and Focus
- Mental Disorder
- Concentration issues
- Difficulty focusing
- Attention deficit
ICD-10 Codes:
- R41840: Attention and concentration deficit
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Acute Maxillary Sinus Infection
- Sinusitis
- Acute maxillary sinusitis
- Short-term cheekbone sinus infection
- Maxillary sinus inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- J0100: Acute maxillary sinusitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Specific B Vitamin Deficiency
- B Vitamins
- Malnutrition
- Specific B Vitamin Shortage
- Less Common B Vitamin Deficiency
- Rare B Vitamin Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E538: Deficiency of other specified B group vitamins
Also known as:
- Pain in Right Knee
- Knee Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Right Knee Ache
- Right Knee Discomfort
- Sore Right Knee
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25561: Pain in right knee
What procedures does a Family Medicine Specialist like Dr. Higinbothom typically perform?
As a Family Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Bruce Higinbothom may include:
- ALCAT Testing
- Joint Injection
- Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Nebulizer Treatment
- OB Consultation
- Ozone Injection
- Post-Surgery Checkup
- Tetanus Shot
Please contact Dr. Higinbothom's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Higinbothom accept my insurance?
Dr. Higinbothom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (276) 628-3144 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higinbothom accept in Abingdon, VA?
Dr. Higinbothom in Abingdon, VA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Medicare
Sentara Health System / Optima Health
State of Virginia
UnitedHealth Group
Workers Comp - Employer
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Where is Dr. Higinbothom's office located?
Dr. Bruce Higinbothom's Primary Practice
445 Porterfield Hwy SW Ste A
Abingdon, VA 24210
(276) 628-3144
What hospitals are Dr. Higinbothom affiliated with?
Dr. Higinbothom has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Higinbothom's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higinbothom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1336181593.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higinbothom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higinbothom