Matthew Higgins, MD
NPI 1962695395 · Family Medicine Physician · Henderson, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Matthew Higgins, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Henderson, NC (NPI 1962695395).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962695395
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 201000418 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 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 · 172 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 551 | 124 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 487 | 125 |
| Gabapentin | 483 | 99 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 307 | 59 |
| Omeprazole | 281 | 62 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 259 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$495 across 27 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
- 2007-08-20
- Last updated
- 2011-09-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Matthew Higgins's NPI number?
- Matthew Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962695395, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Matthew Higgins's specialty?
- Matthew Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Matthew Higgins located?
- Matthew Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 381 Ruin Creek Rd, Henderson, NC 27536-2932.
- What is Matthew Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Matthew Higgins is (252) 430-0666.
- Does Matthew Higgins accept Medicare?
- Matthew Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Matthew Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Matthew Higgins's NPI (1962695395) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-09-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.