Ryan Higley, DDS
NPI 1639376049 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Lubbock, TX
Ryan Higley, DDS is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1639376049).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639376049
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- DDS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- DDS5976 (OK)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amoxicillin | 180 | 132 |
| Ibuprofen | 161 | 123 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 158 | 137 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 110 | 102 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 48 | 44 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 39 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 37 | 29 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$391 across 6 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
- 2007-06-29
- Last updated
- 2016-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ryan Higley's NPI number?
- Ryan Higley's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639376049, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ryan Higley's specialty?
- Ryan Higley is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Ryan Higley located?
- Ryan Higley's practice location on file with NPPES is 7515 Quaker Ave, Lubbock, TX 79424-5308.
- What is Ryan Higley's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ryan Higley is (806) 792-6291.
- Is Ryan Higley's NPI active?
- Yes — Ryan Higley's NPI (1639376049) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.