Patricia Higgins, NP
NPI 1447416847 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patricia Higgins, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1447416847).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447416847
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP3141 (AZ)
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 tenure28% of score
17 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
131 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 120 | $105 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 11 | $105 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $105–$105 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 58 | 28 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 35 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 31 | 18 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 31 | 14 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 29 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 28 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-05
- Last updated
- 2026-04-03
- Certified
- 2026-04-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patricia Higgins's NPI number?
- Patricia Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447416847, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patricia Higgins's specialty?
- Patricia Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Patricia Higgins located?
- Patricia Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 7490 N Oracle Rd Ste 210, Tucson, AZ 85704-4404.
- What is Patricia Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patricia Higgins is (520) 675-3076.
- Does Patricia Higgins accept Medicare?
- Patricia Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patricia Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Patricia Higgins's NPI (1447416847) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.