Leigh Higgins, PA-C
NPI 1326496340 · Physician Assistant · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Leigh Higgins, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1326496340).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326496340
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA2016-0052 (NM)
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
10 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
4,121 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,014 | $5 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 881 | $73 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 590 | $47 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 196 | $76 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 124 | $89 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 267 | 214 |
| Betamethasone Dipropionate | 220 | 159 |
| Ketoconazole | 99 | 64 |
| Dupilumabbrand: Dupixent Pen | 76 | 11 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 74 | 42 |
| Metronidazole | 54 | 30 |
| Mupirocin | 52 | 45 |
| Clobetasol Propionate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,169 across 118 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
- 2016-05-31
- Last updated
- 2020-03-05
- Certified
- 2020-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Leigh Higgins's NPI number?
- Leigh Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326496340, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Leigh Higgins's specialty?
- Leigh Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Leigh Higgins located?
- Leigh Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 4545 Alameda Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87113-1591.
- What is Leigh Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Leigh Higgins is (505) 896-2900.
- Does Leigh Higgins accept Medicare?
- Leigh Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Leigh Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Leigh Higgins's NPI (1326496340) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.