Carla Higbee, FNP
NPI 1225076763 · Nurse Practitioner · Whittier, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carla Higbee, FNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Whittier, CA (NPI 1225076763).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225076763
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- NP12028RN428969 (CA)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
88 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 | 88 | $84 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$84 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 58 | 56 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 57 | 55 |
| Ibuprofen | 49 | 49 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | — |
| Baclofen | 24 | — |
| Azithromycin | 21 | 21 |
| Gabapentin | 20 | — |
| Levetiracetam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$73 across 3 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 (1)
- 2251 N Harbor BlvdFullerton, CA 92835-2601Phone: (714) 449-6230
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-04
- Last updated
- 2020-12-21
- Certified
- 2020-12-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carla Higbee's NPI number?
- Carla Higbee's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225076763, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carla Higbee's specialty?
- Carla Higbee is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carla Higbee located?
- Carla Higbee's practice location on file with NPPES is 9080 Colima Rd, Whittier, CA 90605-1600.
- What is Carla Higbee's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carla Higbee is (562) 907-1565.
- Does Carla Higbee accept Medicare?
- Carla Higbee is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carla Higbee's NPI active?
- Yes — Carla Higbee's NPI (1225076763) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.