Patrick Higgins, PA
NPI 1174754725 · Physician Assistant · Jersey City, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patrick Higgins, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Jersey City, NJ (NPI 1174754725).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1174754725
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MP00219400 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
16 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
634 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 | 300 | $84 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 62 | $38 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 57 | $101 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 52 | $68 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 44 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 38 | $44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 198 | 93 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 59 | 45 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 48 | 29 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 26 | 21 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 25 | 22 |
| Meloxicam | 24 | 15 |
| Amoxicillin | 22 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$58 across 2 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
- 2009-07-30
- Last updated
- 2024-04-03
- Certified
- 2024-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patrick Higgins's NPI number?
- Patrick Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174754725, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patrick Higgins's specialty?
- Patrick Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Patrick Higgins located?
- Patrick Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 377 Jersey Ave Ste 280a, Jersey City, NJ 07302-4691.
- What is Patrick Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patrick Higgins is (201) 915-2855.
- Does Patrick Higgins accept Medicare?
- Patrick Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patrick Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Patrick Higgins's NPI (1174754725) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.