Shearin Higgs, MD
NPI 1740258896 · Internal Medicine Physician · Fayetteville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shearin Higgs, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Fayetteville, GA (NPI 1740258896).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740258896
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101235177 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
3,351 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 | 942 | $126 |
| 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 | 653 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 341 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 328 | $89 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 255 | $3 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 153 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 748 | 245 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 462 | 146 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 303 | 104 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 256 | 71 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 247 | 43 |
| Alprazolam | 243 | 44 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,062 across 61 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
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2015-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shearin Higgs's NPI number?
- Shearin Higgs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740258896, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shearin Higgs's specialty?
- Shearin Higgs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shearin Higgs located?
- Shearin Higgs's practice location on file with NPPES is 105 Carnegie Pl, Fayetteville, GA 30214-3980.
- What is Shearin Higgs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shearin Higgs is (770) 716-7999.
- Does Shearin Higgs accept Medicare?
- Shearin Higgs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shearin Higgs's NPI active?
- Yes — Shearin Higgs's NPI (1740258896) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.