Heather Higgins, PA-C
NPI 1770005316 · Physician Assistant · Bessemer, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Heather Higgins, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Bessemer, AL (NPI 1770005316).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770005316
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA.1242 (AL)
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
8 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
324 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 49 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 38 | $96 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 36 | $11 |
| 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 | 28 | $13 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 26 | $9 |
| Bacterial Colony Count, Urine87086 | 23 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 205 | 77 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 87 | 28 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 81 | 33 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 80 | 23 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 65 | 23 |
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 59 | 23 |
| Finasteride | 56 | 25 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$335 across 16 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
- 2017-07-14
- Last updated
- 2024-01-06
- Certified
- 2024-01-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Heather Higgins's NPI number?
- Heather Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770005316, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Heather Higgins's specialty?
- Heather Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Heather Higgins located?
- Heather Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 985 9th Ave Sw Ste 408, Bessemer, AL 35022-7809.
- What is Heather Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Heather Higgins is (205) 930-0920.
- Does Heather Higgins accept Medicare?
- Heather Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Heather Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Heather Higgins's NPI (1770005316) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.