Brenda Higgins, NP-C
NPI 1285988154 · Specialist · Columbus, MS
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brenda Higgins, NP-C is a Specialist provider in Columbus, MS (NPI 1285988154).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285988154
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- NP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- R840052 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
655 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 148 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 127 | $98 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 95 | $39 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 91 | $11 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 83 | $129 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 46 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 65 | 61 |
| Methylprednisolone | 46 | 43 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 37 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 37 | 35 |
| Amoxicillin | 34 | 33 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 34 | 30 |
| Prednisone | 31 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-10-31
- Last updated
- 2013-12-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brenda Higgins's NPI number?
- Brenda Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285988154, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brenda Higgins's specialty?
- Brenda Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Brenda Higgins located?
- Brenda Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 1503 Highway 45 N, Columbus, MS 39705-2113.
- What is Brenda Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brenda Higgins is (662) 328-9623.
- Does Brenda Higgins accept Medicare?
- Brenda Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brenda Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Brenda Higgins's NPI (1285988154) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-12-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.