Dominique Higgins, MD
NPI 1518344373 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Chapel Hill, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dominique Higgins, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Chapel Hill, NC (NPI 1518344373).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518344373
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ME150032 (FL)
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
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
197 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 34 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 27 | $111 |
| Computer-Assisted Procedure Inside Brain61781 | 26 | $209 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $92 |
| Removal of Skull Bone for Removal of Growth of Upper Brain61510 | 19 | $1,989 |
| Computer-Assisted Radiosurgery of Simple Growth of Brain, First Growth61796 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,104 across 15 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1095 Nw 14th TerMiami, FL 33136-1060Phone: (844) 324-4673
- 200 1st St SwRochester, MN 55905-0001Phone: (507) 284-2316
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-04-30
- Last updated
- 2022-10-21
- Certified
- 2022-10-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dominique Higgins's NPI number?
- Dominique Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518344373, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dominique Higgins's specialty?
- Dominique Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dominique Higgins located?
- Dominique Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 1350 Raleigh Rd, Chapel Hill, NC 27517-4412.
- What is Dominique Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dominique Higgins is (919) 966-7890.
- Does Dominique Higgins accept Medicare?
- Dominique Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dominique Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Dominique Higgins's NPI (1518344373) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.