Maria Higuera
NPI 1558120170 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Covina, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Maria Higuera is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Covina, CA (NPI 1558120170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558120170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 95029486 (CA)
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
2 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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 46 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 41 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 35 | 34 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 33 | 24 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 32 | 23 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 27 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$547 across 19 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
- 2024-03-18
- Last updated
- 2024-05-21
- Certified
- 2024-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Maria Higuera's NPI number?
- Maria Higuera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558120170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Maria Higuera's specialty?
- Maria Higuera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Maria Higuera located?
- Maria Higuera's practice location on file with NPPES is 234 E Badillo St, Covina, CA 91723-2115.
- What is Maria Higuera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Maria Higuera is (310) 940-8083.
- Does Maria Higuera accept Medicare?
- Maria Higuera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Maria Higuera's NPI active?
- Yes — Maria Higuera's NPI (1558120170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.