Christine Criscuolo Higgins, MD
NPI 1881695864 · Family Medicine Physician · San Antonio, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christine Criscuolo Higgins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in San Antonio, TX (NPI 1881695864).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881695864
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M1063 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
210 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 78 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 48 | $122 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 37 | $78 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 29 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $89 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$125 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 42 | 15 |
| Tirzepatidebrand: Mounjaro | 38 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 27 | — |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 19 | — |
| Gabapentin | 16 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 15 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-02
- Last updated
- 2018-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christine Criscuolo Higgins's NPI number?
- Christine Criscuolo Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881695864, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christine Criscuolo Higgins's specialty?
- Christine Criscuolo Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christine Criscuolo Higgins located?
- Christine Criscuolo Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 11130 Christus Hills, San Antonio, TX 78251.
- What is Christine Criscuolo Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christine Criscuolo Higgins is (210) 703-9001.
- Does Christine Criscuolo Higgins accept Medicare?
- Christine Criscuolo Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christine Criscuolo Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Christine Criscuolo Higgins's NPI (1881695864) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.