Christine Higley, CRNP
NPI 1538306097 · Nurse Practitioner · Edinboro, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Higley, CRNP is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Edinboro, PA (NPI 1538306097).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538306097
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- SP010135 (PA)
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 tenure33% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone | 49 | 36 |
| Ketoconazole | 37 | 22 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 32 | 23 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 20 | — |
| Metronidazole | 16 | 11 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 13 | — |
| Mometasone Furoate | 11 | — |
| Apremilastbrand: Otezla | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$581 across 25 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
- 2009-01-20
- Last updated
- 2009-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Higley's NPI number?
- Christine Higley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538306097, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Higley's specialty?
- Christine Higley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christine Higley located?
- Christine Higley's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Erie St, Edinboro, PA 16412-2200.
- What is Christine Higley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Higley is (814) 734-1618.
- Does Christine Higley accept Medicare?
- Christine Higley is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Higley's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Higley's NPI (1538306097) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.