Dr Andrew John Highum, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in New Ulm, MN

Dr Andrew John Highum, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in New Ulm, Minnesota. He went to William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Allina Health System and his current practice location is 1217 - 8th St N, New Ulm, Minnesota. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (507) 217-5000.

Dr Andrew John Highum is licensed to practice in Minnesota (license number 641) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1790732907.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew John Highum, DPM
1217 - 8th St N,
New Ulm, MN 56073-1552
(507) 217-5000
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew John Highum
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience27 Years
Location1217 - 8th St N, New Ulm, Minnesota
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Andrew John Highum attended and graduated from William M. Scholl College Of Podiatric Medicine in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790732907
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315982477
  • Enrollment ID: I20060221000350

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew John Highum such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790732907NPI-NPPES
247R2HIOtherMNBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
2700384OtherMNMEDICA
2700386OtherMNMEDICA
2700383OtherMNMEDICA
985461023289OtherMNPREFERREDONE
HP30508OtherMNHEALTHPARTNERS
P00126951OtherMNRAILROAD MEDICARE
127781D102OtherMNUCARE
175165400MedicaidMN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 641 (Minnesota)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
New Ulm Medical CenterNew ulm, MNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Allina Health System45875736133101

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Andrew John Highum allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAllina Health System
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295272342
PECOS PAC ID: 4587573613
Enrollment ID: O20040319000460
Provider NameAdvanced Foot & Ankle Clinic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033156906
PECOS PAC ID: 2769497247
Enrollment ID: O20060221000218

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Andrew John Highum is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Andrew John Highum, DPM
2925 Chicago Avenue,
Minneapolis, MN 55407-1321

Ph: (612) 262-5000
Dr Andrew John Highum, DPM
1217 - 8th St N,
New Ulm, MN 56073-1552

Ph: (507) 217-5000

Reviews and Comments


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