Co-Director Sportsmedicine Center and Co-Director Shoulder Center

Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Geoffrey B. Higgs, MD

Geoffrey B. Higgs is an expert in the field of Orthopaedic Surgery. He went to Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons is one of the top medical schools in the US. Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons is ranked 8/52 in Research/PrimaryCare. He has 7 awards "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification", "The Frank E. Stinchfield Award", "The Orren D. Baab Award", "Columbia University-Resident Clinical Research Award/ Grant", "Best Resident Research Award", "Finalist, Best Resident Research" and "Honorable Mention Residents Paper". He accepts all Medicare patients.

Schools

Columbia UniversityCollege Of Physicians and Surgeons
Columbia University Presbyterian HospitalGeneral Surgery Internship
Columbia University Presbyterian HospitalOrthopaedic Surgery
Harvard University Massachusetts General HospitalFellowshipSports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery
Traveling Shoulder Fellowship
University Of California San DiegoFellowship Orthopaedic Research
University Of Virginia Bs Systems Engineering

Procedures Preformed

ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
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Conditions Treated

Adhesive Capsulitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arm Fracture (incl. Elbow and Shoulder)
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Doctors Specialties

Adult Orthopedic Surgery
Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedics
Sports Medicine
Orthopaedic Surgery

Accepted Insurances

Awards

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
The Frank E. Stinchfield Award
The Orren D. Baab Award
Columbia University-Resident Clinical Research Award/ Grant
Best Resident Research Award
Finalist, Best Resident Research
Honorable Mention Residents Paper

Education

Massachusetts General Hospital
Harvard Medical School
New York Presbyterian Hospital - Columbia Campus
University of California San Diego
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

Drug Facts

NPI NUMBER		1548236748
NPPES Provider LastName		HIGGS
NPPES Provider FirstName		GEOFFREY
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		23294
NPPES Provider State		VA
Specialty Description		Orthopedic Surgery
Total Claim Count		137.0
Distinct Opioid Count		2.0
Opioid Claim Count		50.0
Percent Opioid Claims		36.5

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Medicare Facts

National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1548236748
Last Name Of The Provider	HIGGS
First Name Of The Provider	GEOFFREY
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