Kasandra Higdon, ARNP, FNP-BC
NPI 1881448199 · Primary Care Nurse Practitioner · Mount Ayr, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kasandra Higdon, ARNP, FNP-BC is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Mount Ayr, IA (NPI 1881448199).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881448199
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Primary Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- ARNP, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A178792 (IA)
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 tenure33% of score
2 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 30 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 27 | — |
| Tramadol Hcl | 23 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 19 | 11 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 17 | 12 |
| Potassium Chloride | 17 | — |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$155 across 9 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
- 2024-04-15
- Last updated
- 2024-04-15
- Certified
- 2024-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kasandra Higdon's NPI number?
- Kasandra Higdon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881448199, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kasandra Higdon's specialty?
- Kasandra Higdon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Kasandra Higdon located?
- Kasandra Higdon's practice location on file with NPPES is 504 N Cleveland St, Mount Ayr, IA 50854-2203.
- What is Kasandra Higdon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kasandra Higdon is (641) 464-4476.
- Does Kasandra Higdon accept Medicare?
- Kasandra Higdon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kasandra Higdon's NPI active?
- Yes — Kasandra Higdon's NPI (1881448199) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.