Tina Higgins, CRNP
NPI 1396259768 · Women's Health Nurse Practitioner · Gulf Shores, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tina Higgins, CRNP is a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Gulf Shores, AL (NPI 1396259768).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396259768
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Women's Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1-115359 (AL)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
97 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 24 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 19 | $70 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 17 | $99 |
| Cervical Or Vaginal Cancer Screening; Pelvic and Clinical Breast ExaminationG0101 | 14 | $30 |
| Screening Papanicolaou Smear; Obtaining, Preparing and Conveyance of Cervical Or Vaginal Smear to LaboratoryQ0091 | 12 | $33 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Estradiol | 136 | 44 |
| Progesterone, Micronizedbrand: Progesterone | 54 | 17 |
| Fluconazole | 42 | 24 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro | 25 | 20 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 22 | — |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 20 | — |
| Estradiolbrand: Estradiol (twice Weekly) | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$178 across 4 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 (1)
- 1700 Center StMobile, AL 36604-3301Phone: (251) 415-1000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-11-21
- Last updated
- 2025-05-09
- Certified
- 2023-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tina Higgins's NPI number?
- Tina Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396259768, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tina Higgins's specialty?
- Tina Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Tina Higgins located?
- Tina Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 1140 Gulf Shores Parkway, Gulf Shores, AL 36542.
- What is Tina Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tina Higgins is (251) 651-6550.
- Does Tina Higgins accept Medicare?
- Tina Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tina Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Tina Higgins's NPI (1396259768) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.