MRS. HEATHER PILAND HIGDON PA-C
NPI 1013184811
Physician Assistant in Cairo, GA

Active since May 12, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1178 5TH ST SE, CAIRO, GA 39828(229) 377-2002(229) 377-0930 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Mrs. Heather Piland Higdon Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

MRS. HEATHER PILAND HIGDON PA-C (NPI 1013184811) is an individual physician assistant in Cairo, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (3276) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Archbold Grady, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1013184811
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. HEATHER PILAND HIGDONCredential: PA-C
Location Address1178 5TH ST SECairo, GA 39828-3141
Mailing Address1178 5th St SeCairo, GA 39828-3141 · (229) 377-2002 · Fax (229) 377-0930
Fax(229) 377-0930
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2008
NPI 1013184811 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in GA · 3276
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
1178 5TH ST SE, Cairo, GA 39828

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Heather Piland Higdon Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4183973274
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180822003751
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Archbold Grady

Acute Care Hospitals · Cairo, GA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110121
Location1155 5th Street, SECairo, GA 39828 · Grady County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 39828 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.23 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1178 5TH ST SE
CAIRO, GA 39828
Surgery
1178 5TH ST SE
CAIRO, GA 39828
Family Medicine
1178 5TH ST SE
CAIRO, GA 39828
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1178 5TH ST SE
CAIRO, GA 39828
Family Medicine
1178 5TH ST SE
CAIRO, GA 39828
Physician Assistant
1178 5TH ST SE
CAIRO, GA 39828
Family Medicine
1178 5TH ST SE
CAIRO, GA 39828
Family Medicine
1178 5TH ST SE
CAIRO, GA 39828

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Heather Higdon's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Higdon is 1013184811. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2008.

Where is Heather Higdon located?

Heather Higdon practices at 1178 5th St SE, Cairo, GA 39828. The listed phone number is (229) 377-2002.

What is Heather Higdon's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Heather Higdon enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Higdon is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Heather Higdon affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Heather Higdon is affiliated with Archbold Grady.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Higdon was last updated on May 12, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.