Matthew Higuera
NPI 1578200986 · Occupational Therapist · Phoenix, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Occupational Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Higuera is a Occupational Therapist provider in Phoenix, AZ (NPI 1578200986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578200986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Occupational TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 008818 (AZ)
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
4 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
4,339 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 | 1,777 | $30 |
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 1,070 | $25 |
| Therapy Procedure in a Group Setting97150 | 967 | $14 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 299 | $20 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 94 | $22 |
| Evaluation for Occupational Therapy, Typically 30 Minutes97165 | 61 | $98 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-05-17
- Last updated
- 2022-05-17
- Certified
- 2022-05-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Higuera's NPI number?
- Matthew Higuera's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578200986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Higuera's specialty?
- Matthew Higuera is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Occupational Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Matthew Higuera located?
- Matthew Higuera's practice location on file with NPPES is 15255 N 40th St Ste 123, Phoenix, AZ 85032-4638.
- What is Matthew Higuera's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Higuera is (480) 502-5361.
- Does Matthew Higuera accept Medicare?
- Matthew Higuera is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Higuera's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Higuera's NPI (1578200986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-05-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.