James Higgins, MD
NPI 1225067218 · Anesthesiology Physician · Brick, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Higgins, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Brick, NJ (NPI 1225067218).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225067218
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA05435900 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
644 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 153 | $80 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 81 | $68 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 63 | $167 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 58 | $67 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray Or Radiation Therapy01922 | 55 | $110 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 32 | $171 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$104 across 5 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
- 2006-07-02
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Higgins's NPI number?
- James Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225067218, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Higgins's specialty?
- James Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is James Higgins located?
- James Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 425 Jack Martin Blvd, Brick, NJ 08724-7732.
- What is James Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Higgins is (732) 840-3376.
- Does James Higgins accept Medicare?
- James Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — James Higgins's NPI (1225067218) 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.