Deborah Higer
NPI 1437245701 · Family Medicine Physician · Mt Shasta, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Deborah Higer is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Mt Shasta, CA (NPI 1437245701).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437245701
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G42167 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 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
731 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 293 | $74 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 178 | $107 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 128 | $181 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99315 | 61 | $81 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 48 | $70 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 102 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 343 | 83 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 287 | 74 |
| Gabapentin | 209 | 41 |
| Celecoxib | 209 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 175 | 40 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 169 | 38 |
| Lisinopril | 149 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$75 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-05
- Last updated
- 2012-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Deborah Higer's NPI number?
- Deborah Higer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437245701, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Deborah Higer's specialty?
- Deborah Higer is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Deborah Higer located?
- Deborah Higer's practice location on file with NPPES is 725 Pine St, Mt Shasta, CA 96067-2133.
- What is Deborah Higer's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Deborah Higer is (530) 926-4556.
- Does Deborah Higer accept Medicare?
- Deborah Higer is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Deborah Higer's NPI active?
- Yes — Deborah Higer's NPI (1437245701) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.