Dr. William Higginbotham, MD

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. William Higginbotham is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Southfield, Michigan. In 2023, Dr. Higginbotham performed 19 Medicare-verified knee replacements (#147 in Michigan) and 15 hip replacements (#120 in Michigan), for a combined total of 34 procedures. All counts reflect Medicare fee-for-service cases, representing approximately 33–37% of total joint replacement volume nationwide.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Knee Replacement
19 verified cases
#147 in Michigan
Hip Replacement
15 verified cases
#120 in Michigan

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Higginbotham

Medicare volume represents only a portion of a surgeon's practice.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Higginbotham, I see your Medicare volume is lower—what percentage of your practice is private insurance or sports medicine? Approximately how many total joint replacements do you perform annually?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 866-974-2673
22250 Providence Dr
Southfield, MI 48075
NPI: 1285605139
Credentials: MD
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 20 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed MD
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

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Important: Rankings are based solely on Medicare procedure volume and do not reflect quality of care, patient outcomes, or procedures covered by private insurance. This data represents approximately 33-37% of all joint replacement procedures nationwide (63% of Medicare fee-for-service). Always consult with healthcare providers to make informed decisions about your care.
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