Nicole Higgins, PA-C
NPI 1215274451 · Medical Physician Assistant · Huron, SD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Higgins, PA-C is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Huron, SD (NPI 1215274451).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215274451
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1760 (NE)
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 tenure33% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 53 |
| Metformin Hcl | 50 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 |
| Losartan Potassium | 40 |
| Omeprazole | 36 |
| Simvastatin | 36 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 32 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6 across 1 record (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
- 2013-01-08
- Last updated
- 2016-06-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Higgins's NPI number?
- Nicole Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215274451, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Higgins's specialty?
- Nicole Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Nicole Higgins located?
- Nicole Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 33 3rd St Se Ste 201, Huron, SD 57350-2064.
- What is Nicole Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Higgins is (605) 677-6274.
- Does Nicole Higgins accept Medicare?
- Nicole Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Higgins's NPI (1215274451) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-06-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.