Laura Higginbotham, N.P.
NPI 1659630069 · Nurse Practitioner · Leander, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Higginbotham, N.P. is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Leander, TX (NPI 1659630069).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659630069
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- N.P.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 721979 (TX)
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
14 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
822 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 | 251 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 232 | $105 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 119 | $12 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 111 | $108 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 30 | $2 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 30 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 101 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 262 | 50 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 154 | 40 |
| Gabapentin | 144 | 34 |
| Lisinopril | 144 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 134 | 36 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 132 | 36 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,345 across 66 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
- 2012-05-07
- Last updated
- 2022-02-04
- Certified
- 2022-02-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Higginbotham's NPI number?
- Laura Higginbotham's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659630069, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Higginbotham's specialty?
- Laura Higginbotham is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Higginbotham located?
- Laura Higginbotham's practice location on file with NPPES is 651 N Highway 183 Ste 110, Leander, TX 78641-7002.
- What is Laura Higginbotham's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Higginbotham is (512) 528-0432.
- Does Laura Higginbotham accept Medicare?
- Laura Higginbotham is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Higginbotham's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Higginbotham's NPI (1659630069) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.