Jennifer Higa, M.D.
NPI 1427378082 · Gastroenterology Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jennifer Higa, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1427378082).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427378082
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD464587 (PA)
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
16 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
150 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 44 | $73 |
| Review By Radiologist of Image From Tube Placement Into Bile Duct Using an Endoscope74328 | 19 | $22 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 19 | $166 |
| Ultrasound Guided Needle Aspiration Or Biopsy of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope43238 | 15 | $186 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 15 | $174 |
| Removal of Stone Or Debris From Bile Or Pancreatic Duct Using a Flexible Endoscope |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 3 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 59 | 19 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$149 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)
- 330 Brookline AveDeaconess 311Boston, MA 02215-5400Phone: (617) 667-9600Fax: (617) 667-9696
- 333 Cottman AvePhiladelphia, PA 19111Phone: (215) 214-1424Fax: (215) 214-1425
- 1100 9th AveSeattle, WA 98101-2756Phone: (206) 223-2319Fax: (206) 341-1405
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-06-07
- Last updated
- 2022-08-17
- Certified
- 2022-08-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jennifer Higa's NPI number?
- Jennifer Higa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427378082, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jennifer Higa's specialty?
- Jennifer Higa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jennifer Higa located?
- Jennifer Higa's practice location on file with NPPES is 2202 S Cedar St Ste 330, Tacoma, WA 98405-2318.
- What is Jennifer Higa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jennifer Higa is (253) 272-5127.
- Does Jennifer Higa accept Medicare?
- Jennifer Higa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jennifer Higa's NPI active?
- Yes — Jennifer Higa's NPI (1427378082) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-08-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.