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Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD

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Specializes in: Hematopathology

University of New Mexico School of Medicine

4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 358-4000

Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD is a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in hematopathology. He graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD is affiliated with UT Health San Antonio and University Health.

Office Locations

University Health

4502 Medical Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229

(210) 358-4000

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD in 2023

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

Top 10%

By Affordability:

immunohistochemistry test

lab tests

special stains

In 2023, Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD had a list price for immunohistochemistry (IHC) test, lab tests, and special stains that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. 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. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2012 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	209

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2013 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	168

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2014 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	94

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	47
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2015 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	102

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	108
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2016 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	79

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	59
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2017 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	54

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	46
Dementia	24
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2018 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	57

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	44
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	11
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	53
Dementia	18
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2019 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	77

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	62
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	60
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	20
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	58
Dementia	26
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2020 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	66

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	13
Hispanic	111
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	50
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	32
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	53
Dementia	32
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2021 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	76

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	70
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	48
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	23
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	23
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	53
Dementia	31
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX during 2022 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

lab tests	59

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD treated as a hematopathologist in San Antonio, TX were lab tests.

lab tests	94

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	55
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	42
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	17
85 and over	9
Less than 65	35
65 to 74	44

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

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

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	42
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	14

Education & Training

Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD graduated from University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Pathology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Pathology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UT Health San Antonio

University Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Prime Health, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Blue Choice, Galaxy Health Network, Coventry, Blue California, Trustmark , BlueCross BlueShield of Texas, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, HealthSpring, United Healthcare, Three Rivers, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Molina Healthcare, First Health, WellPoint, Employers Health Network, HealthSmart, Superior Health Plan, Independent Medical Systems - Commercial (PPO), Administrative Concepts - Third Party Administrator, Kempton Group Administrators - Third Party Administrator, CHAMPVA - Governmental, Zelis - Third Party Administrator, Century Healthcare - Third Party Administrator, El Paso Health - CHIP, Key Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator, OptumHealth - Transplant Network, 6 Degrees - Transplant, Oscar - Commercial Exchange, Imperial Health - Commercial (Exchange), Provider Network of America - Commercial (All Products), Entrust - Third Party Administrator, SANA Benefits - Commercial (All Products), HMA LLC - Third Party Administrator, Aetna Health - Commercial (HMO, Managed Choice POS, Meritain, Open Choice PPO), Allied Benefit Systems - Third Party Administrator, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (Multiple Payers), Universal Benefits Consortium (Allegiance) - Direct Contract with TPA/Broker for select ISDs, Private Healthcare Systems - Commercial (All Products), Aetna Health - Commercial (QPOS, SAISD, Select), Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation, Benefit Administrative Systems - Third Party Administrator, Tokio Marine - Transplant Network, Group and Pension Administrators - Third Party Administrator, EBSO Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Aetna Health - Commercial (Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO, Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO)), Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium, Interlink - Transplant Network, Independent Medical Systems - Workers Compensation, Lucent Health - Third Party Administrator, Imagine 360 - Third Party Administrator, Curative - Commercial (All Products), Aetna Health - Transplant ONLY, Insurance Accepted, Veterans Administration - Governmental, Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (PPO), Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer, WebTPA - Third Party Administrator, International Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator, Gilsbar - Third Party Administrator, University of Incarnate Word - Direct Contact with Employer, Scott & White Health Plan - Commercial (Exchange, HMO, PPO), LifeTrac - Transplant Network, 90 Degree Benefits - Third Party Administrator, Point Comfort Underwriters - Refugee Medical Assistance (Adults, Children) and Aetna Better Health - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Russell A. Higgins, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Prime Health

United Healthcare HMO

United Healthcare EPO

Blue Choice

Galaxy Health Network

Coventry

Blue California

Trustmark

BlueCross BlueShield of Texas

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

HealthSpring

United Healthcare

Three Rivers

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Molina Healthcare

First Health

WellPoint

Employers Health Network

HealthSmart

Superior Health Plan

Independent Medical Systems - Commercial (PPO)

Administrative Concepts - Third Party Administrator

Kempton Group Administrators - Third Party Administrator

CHAMPVA - Governmental

Zelis - Third Party Administrator

Century Healthcare - Third Party Administrator

El Paso Health - CHIP

Key Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator

OptumHealth - Transplant Network

6 Degrees - Transplant

Oscar - Commercial Exchange

Imperial Health - Commercial (Exchange)

Provider Network of America - Commercial (All Products)

Entrust - Third Party Administrator

SANA Benefits - Commercial (All Products)

HMA LLC - Third Party Administrator

Aetna Health - Commercial (HMO, Managed Choice POS, Meritain, Open Choice PPO)

Allied Benefit Systems - Third Party Administrator

Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (Multiple Payers)

Universal Benefits Consortium (Allegiance) - Direct Contract with TPA/Broker for select ISDs

Private Healthcare Systems - Commercial (All Products)

Aetna Health - Commercial (QPOS, SAISD, Select)

Injury Management Organization - Workers Compensation

Benefit Administrative Systems - Third Party Administrator

Tokio Marine - Transplant Network

Group and Pension Administrators - Third Party Administrator

EBSO Benefits - Third Party Administrator

Aetna Health - Commercial (Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO, Exchange (Silver/Gold HMO))

Allegiance - Universal Benefits Consortium

Interlink - Transplant Network

Independent Medical Systems - Workers Compensation

Lucent Health - Third Party Administrator

Imagine 360 - Third Party Administrator

Curative - Commercial (All Products)

Aetna Health - Transplant ONLY

Insurance Accepted

Veterans Administration - Governmental

Velocity National Provider Network - Commercial (PPO)

Ancira Enterprises - Direct Employer

WebTPA - Third Party Administrator

International Benefits Administrators - Third Party Administrator

Gilsbar - Third Party Administrator

University of Incarnate Word - Direct Contact with Employer

Scott & White Health Plan - Commercial (Exchange, HMO, PPO)

LifeTrac - Transplant Network

90 Degree Benefits - Third Party Administrator

Point Comfort Underwriters - Refugee Medical Assistance (Adults, Children)

Aetna Better Health - CHIP/CHIP Perinate Newborn

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Diagnostica Stago, Inc	$23,423 $23,423
Arrow International, Inc.	$103 Interventional Access $80	Vascular Access $22
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$26 Atellica CH 930 Analyzer $26
Foundation Medicine, Inc.	$18 FOUNDATIONONE LIQUID CDX $18
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$15 SOLIRIS $15

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$16,000
Travel and Lodging	$5,683
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$1,000
Food and Beverage	$902

Biography

Dr. Russell Higgins sees patients in San Antonio, TX. His medical specialty is hematopathology. He accepts Trustmark, Blue California, and Coventry, in addition to other insurance carriers. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Higgins attended the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He is professionally affiliated with UT Health San Antonio and the University Health. According to UT Health San Antonio, new patients are welcome to contact his office in San Antonio, TX.