Dr. Matthew Higgins, M.D.

Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Matthew Higgins is a board-certified orthopedic surgeon practicing in Chattanooga, Tennessee. In 2023, Dr. Higgins performed 93 Medicare-verified hip replacements (#6 in Tennessee) and 80 knee replacements (#30 in Tennessee), for a combined total of 173 procedures. This places Dr. Higgins among the highest-volume joint replacement surgeons in Tennessee.

Verified Medicare Cases (2023)

Hip Replacement
93 verified cases
#6 in Tennessee
Knee Replacement
80 verified cases
#30 in Tennessee

Verified Case Volume Trends (2013-2024)

Questions to Ask Dr. Higgins

This surgeon has high Medicare volume (173 verified cases). This indicates significant experience.

Recommended Script:

"Dr. Higgins, since you handle such high volume, what is your specific infection rate compared to the national average? Do you have a dedicated team for post-op recovery?"

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Contact & Location

📞 Phone: 423-778-4900
979 E 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
NPI: 1629205752
Credentials: M.D.
✅ Active Medicare provider (NPI verified)
📅 17 years of practice experience
🎓 Licensed M.D.
🏥 Licensed surgical specialist
🦴 Board-certified orthopedic surgeon
📞 Contact information available

Other Top Tennessee Orthopedic Surgeons

Dr. William Ballard - Chattanooga 345 procedures
Dr. Herman Botero - Knoxville 341 procedures
Dr. David Deboer - Nashville 238 procedures
Dr. John Nash - Chattanooga 207 procedures

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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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