Nicole Higashiyama
NPI 1609294024 · Internal Medicine Physician · Los Angeles, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicole Higashiyama is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Los Angeles, CA (NPI 1609294024).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609294024
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | 148 | 51 |
| Dexamethasone | 93 | 37 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 74 | 38 |
| Prednisone | 61 | 26 |
| Gabapentin | 51 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 50 | — |
| Osimertinib Mesylatebrand: Tagrisso | 49 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-04-02
- Last updated
- 2021-12-03
- Certified
- 2021-11-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicole Higashiyama's NPI number?
- Nicole Higashiyama's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609294024, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicole Higashiyama's specialty?
- Nicole Higashiyama is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nicole Higashiyama located?
- Nicole Higashiyama's practice location on file with NPPES is 4733 W Sunset Blvd Fl 3, Los Angeles, CA 90027-6021.
- What is Nicole Higashiyama's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicole Higashiyama is (323) 783-4516.
- Does Nicole Higashiyama accept Medicare?
- Nicole Higashiyama is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicole Higashiyama's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicole Higashiyama's NPI (1609294024) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.