Patrick Higgins, MD
NPI 1285642470 · Ophthalmology Physician · Bloomfield, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285642470
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA06558600 (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
6 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,345 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,444 | $44 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,302 | $139 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 862 | $130 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 603 | $17 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Retinal Drawing92201 | 274 | $27 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 273 | $98 |
| Exam of Retinal Blood Vessels Using a Special Camera After Injection of a Dye |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 271 | 125 |
| Latanoprost | 163 | 80 |
| Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprimbrand: Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim | 114 | 75 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 110 | 55 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 109 | 52 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 49 | 24 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 44 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$839 across 19 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 (5)
- 6121 Kennedy BlvdNorth Bergen, NJ 07047-3483Phone: (201) 766-5151
- 500 N Franklin Tpke Ste 205Ramsey, NJ 07446-1160Phone: (201) 962-9396Fax: (201) 474-7048
- 1086 Teaneck Rd Ste 2aTeaneck, NJ 07666-4858Phone: (201) 871-3414Fax: (201) 871-4830
- 1095 Morris Ave Ste 103aUnion, NJ 07083-7170Phone: (908) 312-1001Fax: (908) 312-1005
- 1 Corporate DrWayne, NJ 07470-3112Phone: (973) 987-3380Fax: (973) 987-3379
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-03
- Last updated
- 2023-06-09
- Certified
- 2023-06-09
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.