Stephanie Higby, PA
NPI 1588758403 · Physician Assistant · Hamilton, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephanie Higby, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Hamilton, NY (NPI 1588758403).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588758403
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 011715-01 (NY)
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 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
309 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 242 | $73 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 55 | $135 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 12 | $103 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $73–$135 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 451 | 121 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 292 | 92 |
| Prednisone | 290 | 109 |
| Gabapentin | 273 | 80 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 237 | 74 |
| Allopurinol | 188 | 48 |
| Leflunomide | 137 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,947 across 102 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
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2024-12-26
- Certified
- 2024-12-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephanie Higby's NPI number?
- Stephanie Higby's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588758403, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephanie Higby's specialty?
- Stephanie Higby is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Stephanie Higby located?
- Stephanie Higby's practice location on file with NPPES is 85 College St, Hamilton, NY 13346-1227.
- What is Stephanie Higby's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephanie Higby is (315) 824-1250.
- Does Stephanie Higby accept Medicare?
- Stephanie Higby is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephanie Higby's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephanie Higby's NPI (1588758403) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.