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Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD

(870 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

SUNY Upstate Medical University (2000)

Professional interests include: musculoskeletal problems, diabetes, trauma, and more.

4037 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

(757) 827-2480

Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD is an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA specializing in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD is affiliated with Sentara Health, TIDEWATER ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES INC and Tidewater Orthopaedics.

Office Locations

4037 Ironbound Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188

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7007 Harbour View Boulevard Suite 305
Suffolk, VA 23435

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Sentara Health

901 Enterprise Parkway Suite 900
Hampton, VA 23666

(757) 827-2480

(757) 827-2566

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Some issues Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD can help you with:

Hip Replacement

Hip replacement is a surgical procedure to replace parts of the hip joint that are damaged by disease or injury. It is most often done to treat arthritis, a common condition that causes stiffness and pain in the joints. Surgery is used only after other, less invasive treatments have failed to work.

The type of hip replacement patients receive is based on their age and the extent of damage to their hip. The hip joint has two parts: the femoral head, or hip ball, and the acetabulum, or hip socket. The hip ball is located on the upper end of the femur (thigh bone), and the hip socket is part of the pelvis. Depending on whether one or both parts require replacement, patients may need one of the following procedures:

Partial hip replacement, which is generally recommended in the case of hip fractures or other hip injuries. If a patient is having a partial hip replacement, only the hip ball will be replaced.
Total hip replacement, which is often used to treat the hip joint when it has become damaged due to arthritis. Both the hip socket and hip ball are replaced.
Hip resurfacing, which is usually performed for younger patients. A hip resurfacing procedure reshapes the hip ball and only replaces its surface. This preserves more bone and makes future surgeries easier. If a patient is having a partial hip resurfacing, only the hip ball is resurfaced and replaced. If a patient is having a total hip resurfacing, the hip socket will be replaced as well.

During hip replacement surgery, an incision is made along the side of the hip. The surgeon may access the joint directly through this incision, or by using small tools and a lighted tube called an arthroscope to see and treat the joint. The diseased tissue is removed, and the bones are smoothed out and fitted with metal ends. The metal pieces may be cemented in place, or they may have a porous structure that encourages bone to grow into them and hold them securely. A smooth plastic cushion is placed between the two bones to replace the cartilage and allow the joint to move freely.

Hip replacement surgery takes one to two hours, and afterwards patients may stay in the hospital for several days. When patients go home, they will have to use a cane, walker, or crutches at first. Patients will likely have physical therapy to improve their ability to move with their new hip. After the first few weeks, light exercise such as bike riding or swimming will help them heal, but certain actions, such as climbing stairs or bending over at the waist, may be difficult at first. It will take several weeks before they can drive or return to work. Full recovery may take six to 12 months.

Musculoskeletal Problems

The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.

Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.

Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.

Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.

Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.

Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.

In The News

“Tune in Wednesday, July 13, at noon for a live Web chat with Dr. Anthony Carter, who specializes in sports medicine and minimally invasive total joint replacement with Hampton Roads Orthopaedic...”—"Live Web chat with orthopedic surgeons: Ask your questions Wednesday, July 13", Chicago Tribune, July 2011

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

ankle MRI

arthroscopic meniscectomy

hip MRI

knee MRI

lower extremity surgery

reconstructive surgery

By Affordability:

arthroscopic meniscus surgery

joint MRI

knee MRI

meniscus surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD performed more ankle MRI, arthroscopic meniscectomy, hip MRI, knee MRI, lower extremity surgery, and reconstructive surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for arthroscopic meniscus surgery, joint MRI, knee MRI, and meniscus surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Volume:

joint surgery

total hip replacement

total knee replacement

By Affordability:

lower extremity MRI

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD performed more joint surgery, total hip replacement, and total knee replacement procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for lower extremity MRI that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

By Affordability:

ankle MRI

arthroscopic meniscectomy

hip MRI

meniscectomy

MRI

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD performed more joint aspiration, joint imaging, joint injections, and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for ankle MRI, arthroscopic meniscectomy, hip MRI, meniscectomy (meniscus removal), and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, injections and aspiration.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	512
doctor visit	1105
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	376
hospital care	29
injections	549
inpatient care	29
joint surgery	85
lab tests	46
lower extremity surgery	85
minimally invasive procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	554
open surgery	13
pain management	37
reconstructive surgery	67
spinal procedures	37
X-rays	562

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA during 2013 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	708
doctor visit	1278
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	378
hospital care	35
injections	708
inpatient care	35
joint surgery	106
lab tests	110
lower extremity surgery	106
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	29
musculoskeletal imaging	580
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	91
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	573

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	278
Female	523

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	466
Black	311
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	101
Less than 65	124

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA during 2014 were aspiration, injections, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	743
doctor visit	1409
fracture surgery	13
hip imaging	387
hospital care	38
injections	743
inpatient care	38
joint surgery	113
lab tests	81
lower extremity surgery	113
minimally invasive procedures	18
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	40
musculoskeletal imaging	675
open surgery	13
pelvic imaging	13
reconstructive surgery	95
spinal procedures	22
X-rays	696

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	289
Female	551

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	523
Black	296
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	415
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	109
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	586
doctor visit	1353
fracture surgery	14
hip imaging	416
hospital care	36
injections	562
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	156
lab tests	37
lower extremity surgery	170
minimally invasive procedures	15
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	36
musculoskeletal imaging	686
pelvic imaging	16
reconstructive surgery	141
spinal procedures	53
X-rays	719

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	540
Female	1126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1064
Black	566
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	776
From 75 to 84	490
85 and over	218
Less than 65	182

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA during 2016 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	635
doctor visit	1589
hip imaging	57
hospital care	40
injections	595
inpatient care	40
joint surgery	182
lower extremity surgery	182
minimally invasive procedures	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	57
musculoskeletal imaging	429
reconstructive surgery	155
spinal procedures	55
X-rays	427

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	303
Female	628

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	625
Black	289
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	456
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	106
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA during 2017 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	564
doctor visit	1506
fracture surgery	21
hip imaging	63
hospital care	48
injections	543
inpatient care	48
joint surgery	186
lower extremity surgery	186
minimally invasive procedures	45
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	63
musculoskeletal imaging	394
open surgery	21
reconstructive surgery	159
spinal procedures	58
X-rays	389

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	617

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	587
Black	282
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	417
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	115
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA during 2018 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	581
doctor visit	1598
fracture surgery	27
hip imaging	53
hospital care	25
injections	581
inpatient care	25
joint surgery	189
lower extremity surgery	204
minimally invasive procedures	47
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
musculoskeletal imaging	368
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	160
spinal procedures	35
X-rays	350

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	641

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	629
Black	280
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	445
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	117
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA during 2019 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	492
doctor visit	1708
fracture surgery	23
hip imaging	62
hospital care	36
injections	492
inpatient care	36
joint surgery	202
lower extremity surgery	214
minimally invasive procedures	57
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	62
musculoskeletal imaging	342
open surgery	11
reconstructive surgery	159
spinal procedures	44
X-rays	324

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	306
Female	624

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	657
Black	236
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	443
From 75 to 84	326
85 and over	109
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA during 2020 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	395
doctor visit	1493
fracture surgery	12
hip imaging	74
hospital care	22
injections	395
inpatient care	22
joint surgery	193
lower extremity surgery	193
minimally invasive procedures	63
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	74
musculoskeletal imaging	294
open surgery	12
reconstructive surgery	141
spinal procedures	60
X-rays	280

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	591
Black	201
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	394
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	98
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA during 2021 were musculoskeletal imaging, X-rays, aspiration and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	261
doctor visit	1524
hip imaging	85
hospital care	15
injections	261
inpatient care	15
joint surgery	197
lower extremity surgery	197
minimally invasive procedures	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	85
musculoskeletal imaging	361
reconstructive surgery	160
spinal procedures	11
X-rays	287

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	356
Female	606

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	695
Black	224
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	483
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	117
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA during 2022 were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and joint surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	334
doctor visit	1706
hip imaging	61
injections	334
joint surgery	243
lower extremity surgery	243
minimally invasive procedures	49
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	61
musculoskeletal imaging	258
reconstructive surgery	206
X-rays	197

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	411
Female	700

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	838
Black	225
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	542
From 75 to 84	434
85 and over	115
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	4
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated as an orthopedic reconstructive surgeon in Williamsburg, VA were aspiration, injections, musculoskeletal imaging and X-rays.

aspiration	528
doctor visit	1479
fracture surgery	16
hip imaging	182
hospital care	32
injections	523
inpatient care	32
joint surgery	168
lab tests	68
lower extremity surgery	172
minimally invasive procedures	38
MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)	53
musculoskeletal imaging	449
open surgery	13
pain management	37
pelvic imaging	14
reconstructive surgery	139
spinal procedures	39
X-rays	436

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	304
Female	595

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	264
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	606
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	294
85 and over	109
Less than 65	68
65 to 74	427

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University in 2000. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University (2000)

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (2005)

Board Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Surgery (2028)

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Health

TIDEWATER ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATES INC

Tidewater Orthopaedics

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 870 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Williamsburg, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$11,617 HIPS $9,521	Arcos $600	Persona $538	Taperloc $310	Product Portfolio $133	Other $514
Stryker Corporation	$3,465 KNEES $1,301	Mako $881	HIPS $755	ROBOTICS $191	ACCOLADE $157	Other $180
Medacta USA, Inc.	$597 GMK Sphere $258	AMIStem $249	MyKnee $90
Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.	$236 STRIDE Implant $145	Navio PFS System $90
Ortho Development Corporation	$199 Entrada $130	Ovation Tribute $69
Other	$745 EUFLEXXA $139	Ortho-Knees $108	Recon Knees $83	Ortho-Hips $75	Velys $53	Other $287

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$8,250
Food and Beverage	$5,262
Travel and Lodging	$3,341
Education	$6

Research Payments

Dr. Michael E. Higgins, MD has received 42 research payments totaling $205,306.

Biography

Dr. Michael Higgins specializes in adult orthopedic reconstructive surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Higgins include hip replacement, diabetes, and knee problems. Dr. Higgins has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He attended medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo. He is professionally affiliated with Sentara Health.