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Dr. Raphael John Higginbotham, MD

Individual provider Nephrology Physician · NPI 1477507531

Dr. Raphael John Higginbotham, MD is a Nephrology in Opelousas, Louisiana. Graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2001, 25 years ago. Practices with Azar and Lahood Enterprises LLC, a 2-clinician group, accepts Medicare assignment and offers telehealth. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
25
Trained at
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

927 E Prudhomme St
Opelousas, LA 70570-8240
Phone: (337) 594-8381
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Specialties & licences

Nephrology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RN0300X · Licence 025644 (LA)

Record details

NPI number1477507531
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMay 20, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 13, 2026
Mailing address5018 Vidrine Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586-8707

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNEPHROLOGY
Also practisesINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolLOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS
Graduated 2001 (25 years in practice)
Group practice Azar And Lahood Enterprises Llc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
Practice locations2 on file with Medicare

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