Dr. James E Hignight , MD
Internal Medicine β’ Independence, KS
800 W Laurel St
Independence, KS 673013211
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Dr. James Hignight is listed in NPPES under Internal Medicine.
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NPI assigned on December 19, 2005; this date does not establish years in practice.
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Published CMS data list 2,734 Medicare Part D prescriptions, including refills, in 2015.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers β by Provider and Drug, 2015. Published rows only; this is not a quality measure.
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Published Part D records, 2015:
- Levothyroxine Sodium β 141 prescription fills, including refills.
- Atorvastatin Calcium β 132 prescription fills, including refills.
- Omeprazole β 131 prescription fills, including refills.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers β by Provider and Drug, 2015. Drug names come from pharmacy claims. Listing a drug here is not an endorsement or a recommendation.
See all 73 records in the table Β· Guide: How to read Medicare Part D prescriber data
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Medicare Part D prescriptions went from 17,349 in 2013 to 2,734 in 2015.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers β by Provider and Drug, 2013β2015.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
800 W Laurel St
Independence, KS 673013211
Matched by practice address or phone in NPPES. A shared address or phone does not confirm that this clinician works there.
What Public CMS Data Show
Internal Medicine: NPPES taxonomy is a reported classification, not proof of board certification.
30-day fills
4,890 standardized 30-day fills in 2015
CMS converts prescriptions to 30-day supplies so they can be compared. A 90-day prescription counts as about three 30-day fills.
What this does not show: 30-day fills
It is not a count of patients and not a measure of quality.
Part D drug cost
$103,799 in 2015
The total cost of these prescriptions in 2015, paid by Medicare drug plans, patients and other payers together.
It shows the total spending on drugs this clinician prescribed, not what any one patient paid.
What this does not show: Part D drug cost
A higher cost often reflects the type of medicines a specialty uses. It is not your out-of-pocket cost and not a measure of quality.
Source: CMS, Medicare Part D Prescribers β by Provider and Drug, 2015.
Industry payments (Open Payments)
No Open Payments records are listed for this clinician for 2019β2025.
NPI first issued
2005
The year this clinician's National Provider Identifier (NPI) was issued. An NPI is a unique 10-digit ID that US health care providers use for billing.
What this does not show: NPI first issued
NPIs have been issued only since 2005, so this year is not necessarily when the clinician started practicing.
Source: CMS NPPES NPI Registry.
Medicare assignment not listed
CMS data do not show whether this clinician accepts Medicare assignment. This does not mean they do not accept Medicare. Ask the office.
Medicare assignment applies to Original Medicare. It does not tell you whether the clinician is in a Medicare Advantage plan's network, accepts other insurance, or is taking new patients.
Source: CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS release of October 2, 2026; Medicare.gov, βDoes your provider accept Medicare as full payment?β
No telehealth indicator
CMS shows this indicator only when recent Medicare claims include telehealth services. The clinician may still offer telehealth; ask the office.
Source: CMS, Telehealth Indicator on Medicare Care Compare (fact sheet, January 2023); CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS release of October 2, 2026.
Compared with the same specialty in Independence and Kansas
Billing and prescribing volume is not a quality rating.
Medicare Part D
Comparisons use 2024 data. The latest CMS data for Dr. Hignight are from 2015.
3 active clinicians are listed under Internal Medicine with a practice address in Independence, KS (1,018 in Kansas).
Addresses are self-reported to NPPES and may be out of date.
CMS data by year
Changes may reflect reporting, coverage or privacy limits, not changes in care quality.
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Medicare Part D prescriptions
Medicare Part D prescriptions decreased 84% from 17,349 in 2013 to 2,734 in 2015.
- 2013: 17,349
- 2014: 11,312
- 2015: 2,734
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30-day fills
30-day fills decreased 79% from 23,106 in 2013 to 4,890 in 2015.
- 2013: 23,106
- 2014: 17,146
- 2015: 4,890
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Part D drug cost
Part D drug cost decreased 87% from $795,634 in 2013 to $103,799 in 2015.
- 2013: $795,634
- 2014: $506,553
- 2015: $103,799
Sources: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers (2015), CMS Doctors and Clinicians, CMS release of October 2, 2026, CMS NPPES NPI Registry. Specialty names follow the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy.
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Medicare Part D Prescribing Profile & Medications
Medicare Part D prescriptions filled, including refills, in 2015.
| Brand Name | Generic Name | Prescriptions | Day Supply | Total Cost | Patients |
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| Levothyroxine Sodium | Levothyroxine Sodium | 141 | 7,496 | $2,541.13 | 62 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Atorvastatin Calcium | 132 | 6,780 | $1,720.88 | 37 |
| Omeprazole | Omeprazole | 131 | 7,980 | $2,495.88 | 50 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Amlodipine Besylate | 125 | 7,590 | $981.87 | 47 |
| Lisinopril | Lisinopril | 120 | 7,616 | $756.62 | 50 |
| Metformin Hcl | Metformin Hcl | 107 | 6,467 | $855.84 | 51 |
| Citalopram Hbr | Citalopram Hydrobromide | 102 | 4,234 | $672.38 | 31 |
| Simvastatin | Simvastatin | 101 | 6,270 | $819.25 | 47 |
| Furosemide | Furosemide | 77 | 4,350 | $496.06 | 33 |
| Potassium Chloride | Potassium Chloride | 74 | 4,106 | $2,642.30 | 30 |
| Losartan Potassium | Losartan Potassium | 69 | 4,410 | $683.74 | 27 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Metoprolol Tartrate | 65 | 3,690 | $408.65 | 22 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Hydrochlorothiazide | 64 | 4,110 | $476.58 | 33 |
| Gabapentin | Gabapentin | 57 | 3,166 | $2,260.40 | 24 |
| Clopidogrel | Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 57 | 1,890 | $504.91 | 18 |
| Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazide | 56 | 3,120 | $481.65 | 18 |
| Warfarin Sodium | Warfarin Sodium | 55 | 2,728 | $522.44 | 19 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | Pravastatin Sodium | 54 | 4,020 | $1,756.04 | 21 |
| Meloxicam | Meloxicam | 43 | 2,250 | $349.46 | 17 |
| Bd Ultra-Fine Pen Needle | Pen Needle, Diabetic | 37 | 1,265 | $1,273.00 | β |
| Fluticasone Propionate | Fluticasone Propionate | 36 | 1,490 | $441.74 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Pantoprazole Sodium | 34 | 1,500 | $412.41 | 13 |
| Carvedilol | Carvedilol | 33 | 2,130 | $309.15 | β |
| Glimepiride | Glimepiride | 33 | 1,775 | $331.02 | 11 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | Tamsulosin Hcl | 33 | 1,590 | $1,039.71 | 11 |
(top 25 shown)
Source: CMS Part D by Provider and Drug, 2015; rows below 11 claims omitted by CMS; volume isn’t quality. Privacy limits
Specialties & License Numbers Reported to NPPES
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208000000X
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Clinicians Sharing This Practice Address or Phone
Clinicians sharing this NPPES address, phone or fax; a shared contact does not mean they work together.
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Internal Medicine
Nurse Practitioner - Family
Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Nurse Practitioner - Family
APRNBC
Career & Practice History Timeline
Changes recorded in monthly NPPES data files: addresses, names, credentials, specialties and NPI status
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 800 W LAUREL ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 673013211 (Tel: 6203323280)
Registered at 800 W LAUREL ST, INDEPENDENCE, KS 673013211 (Tel: 6203323280)
Recorded as JAMES HIGNIGHT, MD
Internal Medicine (license number reported to NPPES: KS 0428955)
Pediatrics (license number reported to NPPES: KS 0428955)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
NPI Administrative Meta
Other Internal Medicine Providers in Independence
Mailing Address
800 W Laurel St
Independence, KS 673013211
Phone: 6203323280