Kristen Higgins, MD
NPI 1578777017 · Dermatology Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristen Higgins, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1578777017).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578777017
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 207N00000X (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
5,398 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 2,186 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 916 | $88 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 710 | $46 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 518 | $84 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, Each Additional Growth11103 | 300 | $48 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 216 | 125 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 133 | 106 |
| Mupirocin | 104 | 79 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 85 | 49 |
| Hydrocortisone | 82 | 62 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 71 | 35 |
| Fluocinonide | 64 | 38 |
| Metronidazole | 41 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,193 across 135 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
- 2007-05-10
- Last updated
- 2017-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristen Higgins's NPI number?
- Kristen Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578777017, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristen Higgins's specialty?
- Kristen Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kristen Higgins located?
- Kristen Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 959 Cox Rd, Gastonia, NC 28054-3420.
- What is Kristen Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristen Higgins is (704) 866-7576.
- Does Kristen Higgins accept Medicare?
- Kristen Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristen Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristen Higgins's NPI (1578777017) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.