Darcel Higgins, FNP-C
NPI 1871167338 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darcel Higgins, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1871167338).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871167338
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 904557 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
5 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
388 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 227 | $7 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 76 | $55 |
| Dialysis Services, 2-3 Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90961 | 43 | $229 |
| Dialysis Services, 1 Physician Visit Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90962 | 26 | $157 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of High Complexity99496 | 16 | $216 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$229 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sucroferric Oxyhydroxidebrand: Velphoro | 239 | 65 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 193 | 56 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 20 | — |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 16 | — |
| Midodrine Hcl | 16 | — |
| Carvedilol | 14 | — |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$390 across 6 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
- 2021-05-18
- Last updated
- 2023-07-03
- Certified
- 2023-07-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darcel Higgins's NPI number?
- Darcel Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871167338, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darcel Higgins's specialty?
- Darcel Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Darcel Higgins located?
- Darcel Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 6490 Mount Moriah Road Ext Ste 200, Memphis, TN 38115-3841.
- What is Darcel Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darcel Higgins is (901) 565-0244.
- Does Darcel Higgins accept Medicare?
- Darcel Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darcel Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Darcel Higgins's NPI (1871167338) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.