James Higgins, DPT
NPI 1518334481 · Physical Therapist · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Higgins, DPT is a Physical Therapist provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1518334481).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518334481
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- DPT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P18064 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 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
1,124 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 394 | $31 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 211 | $20 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 207 | $24 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 185 | $21 |
| Therapy Procedure in a Group Setting97150 | 115 | $13 |
| Evaluation for Physical Therapy, Typically 20 Minutes97161 | 12 | $95 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-08-27
- Last updated
- 2020-01-29
- Certified
- 2020-01-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Higgins's NPI number?
- James Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518334481, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Higgins's specialty?
- James Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is James Higgins located?
- James Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 1728 Fordham Blvd Ste 115, Chapel Hill, NC 27514-2332.
- What is James Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Higgins is (919) 883-4454.
- Does James Higgins accept Medicare?
- James Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — James Higgins's NPI (1518334481) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.