Michael Higgins, MD
NPI 1982797916 · Anesthesiology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Higgins, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1982797916).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982797916
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD26087 (TN)
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
19 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
451 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 187 | $59 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 61 | $55 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Neck Area (1 Year Or Older)00320 | 51 | $139 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye00140 | 36 | $87 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 32 | $44 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Eyelid00103 | 28 | $96 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin, Muscles, Or Nerves of Head, Neck, and Upper Back |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-02
- Last updated
- 2022-03-16
- Certified
- 2022-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Higgins's NPI number?
- Michael Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982797916, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Higgins's specialty?
- Michael Higgins is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Higgins located?
- Michael Higgins's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 Tvc, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Michael Higgins's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Higgins is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Michael Higgins accept Medicare?
- Michael Higgins is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Higgins's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Higgins's NPI (1982797916) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.