Carlos Arteta Higgins, APRN, NP-C
NPI 1164178596 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Miami, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164178596
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN, NP-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN11018083 (FL)
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 tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
468 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 127 | $59 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 81 | $88 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 60 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 53 | $87 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Ultraviolet Radiation With Tar Or Petroleum Jelly Application96910 | 51 | $99 |
| Application of Skin Substitute Graft to Wound of Trunk, Arms, Or Legs, 25.0 Sq Cm Or Less of Wound 100.0 Sq Cm Or Less15271 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 69 | 31 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 51 | 34 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 34 | 22 |
| Mupirocin | 30 | 11 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 30 | 16 |
| Ergocalciferol (vitamin D2)brand: Vitamin D2 | 26 | 15 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | 14 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,331 across 23 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
Additional practice locations (6)
- 1828 Ponce De Leon BlvdCoral Gables, FL 33134-4419Phone: (305) 243-6704
- 3807 W Flagler StCoral Gables, FL 33134-1603Phone: (786) 478-9286Fax: (786) 431-2570
- 1400 Nw 12th AveMiami, FL 33136-1003Phone: (305) 689-5808Fax: (305) 689-1175
- 9025 Pines BlvdPembroke Pines, FL 33024-6440Phone: (954) 417-8003Fax: (954) 510-9610
- 7000 Sw 62nd Ave Ph aSouth Miami, FL 33143-4721Phone: (305) 243-6704
- 10150 Highland Manor Dr Ste 300Tampa, FL 33610-9712Phone: (929) 491-7700
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-02-24
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
- Certified
- 2026-06-02
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.