Stephanie Higgins, NP
NPI 1740067305 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Cortez, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephanie Higgins, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Cortez, CO (NPI 1740067305).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740067305
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APN.0999104-NP (CO)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
108 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 | 77 | $78 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 31 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$78 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 20 |
| Metformin Hcl | 18 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 18 |
| Losartan Potassium | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 15 |
| Lisinopril | 15 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 14 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$64 across 3 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 (1)
- 2095 N Dolores RdCortez, CO 81321-8924Phone: (970) 564-8086
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-09-08
- Last updated
- 2026-02-09
- Certified
- 2026-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephanie Higgins's NPI number?
- Stephanie Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740067305, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephanie Higgins's specialty?
- Stephanie Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Stephanie Higgins located?
- Stephanie Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 691 E Empire St, Cortez, CO 81321-2802.
- What is Stephanie Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephanie Higgins is (970) 565-7946.
- Does Stephanie Higgins accept Medicare?
- Stephanie Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephanie Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephanie Higgins's NPI (1740067305) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.