Stephen Higgins, MD
NPI 1235104845 · Ophthalmology Physician · Portage, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Higgins, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Portage, MI (NPI 1235104845).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1235104845
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 4301405954 (MI)
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
20 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
1,497 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 368 | $119 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 206 | $509 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 191 | $41 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 180 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 124 | $123 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 101 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 740 | 195 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 710 | 409 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 688 | 415 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 171 | 42 |
| Timolol Maleate | 157 | 47 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 97 | 34 |
| Fluorometholone | 70 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$161 across 8 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
- 2006-02-18
- Last updated
- 2022-11-17
- Certified
- 2022-11-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Higgins's NPI number?
- Stephen Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235104845, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Higgins's specialty?
- Stephen Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Higgins located?
- Stephen Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 3142 W Centre Ave, Portage, MI 49024-4860.
- What is Stephen Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Higgins is (269) 329-5870.
- Does Stephen Higgins accept Medicare?
- Stephen Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Higgins's NPI (1235104845) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.