Richard Higgs, APRN
NPI 1609350826 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Owensboro, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Higgs, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Owensboro, KY (NPI 1609350826).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609350826
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3012769 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
417 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 220 | $72 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 55 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $99 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test81002 | 27 | $3 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 25 | $21 |
| Amplifed Dna Or Rna Probe Detection of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19) Antigen87635 | 22 | $50 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 95 | 94 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 61 | 60 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 50 | 48 |
| Cefpodoxime Proxetil | 30 | 29 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 28 |
| Prednisone | 22 | 20 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 18 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 2211 Mayfair Dr Ste 102Owensboro, KY 42301-4569Phone: (270) 688-1351Fax: (270) 683-3420
- 2801 Unifirst DrOwensboro, KY 42301-7701Phone: (270) 713-0478Fax: (270) 713-0479
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-09-24
- Last updated
- 2022-09-14
- Certified
- 2022-09-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Higgs's NPI number?
- Richard Higgs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609350826, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Higgs's specialty?
- Richard Higgs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Higgs located?
- Richard Higgs's practice location on file with NPPES is 2211 Mayfair Dr Ste 101, Owensboro, KY 42301-4569.
- What is Richard Higgs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Higgs is (270) 688-1352.
- Does Richard Higgs accept Medicare?
- Richard Higgs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Higgs's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Higgs's NPI (1609350826) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.