Amber Higgs, AGACNP-BC
NPI 1679354138 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Tyler, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amber Higgs, AGACNP-BC is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Tyler, TX (NPI 1679354138).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679354138
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- AGACNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1138815 (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
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,028 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 745 | $79 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 174 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 65 | $53 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 18 | $53 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 13 | $117 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 518 | 214 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 358 | 157 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 170 | 84 |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 132 | 61 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 124 | 58 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 95 | 41 |
| Sotalol Hclbrand: Sotalol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$903 across 15 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 130 Tankersley RdMt Pleasant, TX 75455-1530Phone: (903) 606-7525
- 1783 Troup HwyTyler, TX 75701-5869Phone: (903) 595-2283
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-10-11
- Last updated
- 2026-04-22
- Certified
- 2026-04-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amber Higgs's NPI number?
- Amber Higgs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679354138, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amber Higgs's specialty?
- Amber Higgs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Amber Higgs located?
- Amber Higgs's practice location on file with NPPES is 703 S Fleishel Ave Ste 5000, Tyler, TX 75701-2015.
- What is Amber Higgs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amber Higgs is (903) 606-7525.
- Does Amber Higgs accept Medicare?
- Amber Higgs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amber Higgs's NPI active?
- Yes — Amber Higgs's NPI (1679354138) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.