Donald Higgins, O.D.
NPI 1023147428 · Optometrist · Plainville, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Donald Higgins, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Plainville, CT (NPI 1023147428).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023147428
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 955 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,375 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Microfluid Analysis of Tears83861 | 353 | $22 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 188 | $25 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 125 | $98 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 122 | $36 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 104 | $132 |
| 2d Ultrasound Scan of Eye Tissue and Structures76512 | 99 | $50 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 188 | 56 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 39 | 12 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 37 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 32 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 26 | — |
| Brinzolamide | 21 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 20 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$540 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-04
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Donald Higgins's NPI number?
- Donald Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023147428, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Donald Higgins's specialty?
- Donald Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Donald Higgins located?
- Donald Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 74 E Main St, Plainville, CT 06062-1936.
- What is Donald Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Donald Higgins is (860) 793-9613.
- Does Donald Higgins accept Medicare?
- Donald Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Donald Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Donald Higgins's NPI (1023147428) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.