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Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (2003)

4203 Hospital Drive
Coal Township, PA 17866

(570) 648-4010

Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD is an optometrist in Coal Township, PA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2003 and has 23 years of experience. Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD is affiliated with GEISINGER CLINIC.

Office Locations

4203 Hospital Drive
Coal Township, PA 17866

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16 Woodbine Lane
Danville, PA 17821

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2023

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comprehensive eye exam

In 2012, Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Pennsylvania.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	362

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	363

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	87
85 and over	21
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	50
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
eye procedures	448

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	360
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	163
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	36
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	50
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13
eye procedures	425

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	740
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	352
From 75 to 84	192
85 and over	58
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2015

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	47
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	450

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	411
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	43
Less than 65	99

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	44
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	434

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	367
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	104
85 and over	46
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	41
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
eye procedures	474

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD.

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	228

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	389
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	38
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2018

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	480

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD.

**Gender**
Male	206
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	438
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	214
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	45
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	45
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	391

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD.

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	352
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	28
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	46
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	467

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD.

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	393
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	216
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	35
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2021

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	41
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	415

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD.

**Gender**
Male	169
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	188
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	33
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	42
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated as an optometrist in Coal Township, PA were eye procedures.

doctor visit	13
eye procedures	428

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD.

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	376
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	106
85 and over	34
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	183

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD graduated from Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 2003. He has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Salus University, Pennsylvania College of Optometry (2003)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

GEISINGER CLINIC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$775 Contact Lenses $198	DAILIES $121	AIR OPTIX $31	Clear Care $12	$414
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC	$444 Contact Lens $444
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$236 Soft contact lenses $236
OPTOVUE, INC.	$149 OCT $76	xr $73
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$42 BIOTRUE ONE DAY $42
Other	$148 CVI Contact Lens $40	ULTRA $26	XIIDRA $26	Evekeo $22	BRILINTA $11	Other $23

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,569
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$225

Biography

Dr. Michael Higgins specializes in optometry (primary eye care). According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Danville, PA.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael Peter Higgins, OD in 2022

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