Michele Higerd, MD
NPI 1487655452 · Specialist · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michele Higerd, MD is a Specialist provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1487655452).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487655452
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
678 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 209 | $328 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 156 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 107 | $73 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 93 | $66 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 55 | $161 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'S |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 137 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 22 |
| Furosemide | 66 | 19 |
| Losartan Potassium | 56 | 17 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 53 | 19 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 45 | — |
| Carvedilol | 43 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$54 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michele Higerd's NPI number?
- Michele Higerd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487655452, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michele Higerd's specialty?
- Michele Higerd is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Michele Higerd located?
- Michele Higerd's practice location on file with NPPES is 1899 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 28602-4200.
- What is Michele Higerd's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michele Higerd is (828) 327-7788.
- Does Michele Higerd accept Medicare?
- Michele Higerd is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michele Higerd's NPI active?
- Yes — Michele Higerd's NPI (1487655452) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.