Debra K Higginbotham, MD
Debra K Higginbotham is a Family Medicine specialist based in Santa Fe, NM with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across NM can see Debra K Higginbotham, MD in person in Santa Fe or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Nebraska College of Medicine (class of 1997), she has been practicing for over 29 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 38% of reporting doctors in New Mexico
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 845dNPPES updated 2024-01-30 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New Mexico Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2019 Galisteo St Ste N9a, Santa Fe, NM 87505-2111
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.2%
New Mexico avg: 4.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.1 pts)
5.2% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.4%
New Mexico avg: 84.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
201
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
251
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,924
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $355k
Percentile rankings compared against 495 reporting peers in New Mexico.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$275 received from industry
14 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Debra K Higginbotham's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Board certified · Jan 29, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Nebraska College of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Debra K Higginbotham
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Debra K Higginbotham for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Santa Fe required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Debra K Higginbotham
NPI records show Dr. Higginbotham as active with telehealth listed in Santa Fe, NM. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (505) 820-1482.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Debra K Higginbotham
Practice Location
2019 Galisteo St Ste N9a, Santa Fe, NM 87505-2111
Mailing Address
2019 Galisteo St Ste N9a, Santa Fe, NM 87505-2111
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