Kenneth Higgins, MD
NPI 1255759254 · Anesthesiology Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Higgins, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1255759254).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255759254
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18865 (NH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
196 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 41 | $54 |
| Continuous Infusion of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve) Through Catheter64448 | 37 | $77 |
| Anesthesia for Electroshock Therapy00104 | 35 | $125 |
| Continuous Infusion of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle Through Catheter64416 | 27 | $83 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 23 | $392 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$152 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 521 Parnassus Ave Dept ofSan Francisco, CA 94143-2206Phone: (415) 443-5809
- 1 Medical Center DrLebanon, NH 03756Phone: (603) 650-5922
- 111 Colchester AveBurlington, VT 05401-1473Phone: (802) 847-0000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-07
- Last updated
- 2022-06-01
- Certified
- 2022-06-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Higgins's NPI number?
- Kenneth Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255759254, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Higgins's specialty?
- Kenneth Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Higgins located?
- Kenneth Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 757 Westwood Plz Ste 3325, Los Angeles, CA 90095-8358.
- What is Kenneth Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Higgins is (310) 267-9850.
- Does Kenneth Higgins accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Higgins's NPI (1255759254) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.