Michelle Higginson, MD
NPI 1508969387 · Specialist · Old Saybrook, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michelle Higginson, MD is a Specialist provider in Old Saybrook, CT (NPI 1508969387).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508969387
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
2,342 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 655 | $7 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 402 | $97 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 378 | $137 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 278 | $67 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 239 | $107 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metronidazole | 485 | 266 |
| Ketoconazole | 274 | 157 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 192 | 50 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 105 | 77 |
| Betamethasone Valerate | 79 | 77 |
| Fluorouracil | 67 | 66 |
| Tacrolimus | 59 | 39 |
| Calcipotriene | 57 | 56 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-06
- Last updated
- 2016-02-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michelle Higginson's NPI number?
- Michelle Higginson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508969387, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michelle Higginson's specialty?
- Michelle Higginson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Michelle Higginson located?
- Michelle Higginson's practice location on file with NPPES is 455 Boston Post Rd, Old Saybrook, CT 06475-1516.
- What is Michelle Higginson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michelle Higginson is (860) 388-9799.
- Does Michelle Higginson accept Medicare?
- Michelle Higginson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michelle Higginson's NPI active?
- Yes — Michelle Higginson's NPI (1508969387) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-02-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.