Austin Higginson, PA-C
NPI 1134635790 · Physician Assistant · Buhl, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Austin Higginson, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Buhl, ID (NPI 1134635790).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134635790
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
216 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 180 | $52 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 36 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $52–$76 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 214 | 66 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 150 | 50 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 123 | 42 |
| Telmisartan | 122 | 44 |
| Lisinopril | 120 | 45 |
| Gabapentin | 113 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-12-19
- Last updated
- 2023-10-04
- Certified
- 2023-10-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Austin Higginson's NPI number?
- Austin Higginson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134635790, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Austin Higginson's specialty?
- Austin Higginson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Austin Higginson located?
- Austin Higginson's practice location on file with NPPES is 980 Burley Ave, Buhl, ID 83316-1849.
- What is Austin Higginson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Austin Higginson is (208) 814-9150.
- Does Austin Higginson accept Medicare?
- Austin Higginson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Austin Higginson's NPI active?
- Yes — Austin Higginson's NPI (1134635790) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.