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DR. KAREN FAY HIGGINS M.D.
NPI 1023005774
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Grass Valley, CA

Active since September 27, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1345 WHISPERING PINES LN, GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945(530) 274-9762 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Karen Fay Higgins M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KAREN FAY HIGGINS M.D. (NPI 1023005774) is an individual psychiatry provider in Grass Valley, California, licensed in California (C50133) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023005774
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAREN FAY HIGGINSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1345 WHISPERING PINES LNGrass Valley, CA 95945-5952
Mailing Address1345 Whispering Pines LnGrass Valley, CA 95945-5952 · (303) 929-3972
Phone(530) 274-9762
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 5, 2013
✔ NPI 1023005774 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in CA · C50133
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1345 WHISPERING PINES LN, Grass Valley, CA 95945
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Karen Fay Higgins M.d.

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINF48554

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Karen Fay Higgins M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95945 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
$176.60 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $44.15 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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 4

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

STEVEN STAR PA
Physician Assistant
1345 WHISPERING PINES LN
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Nevada County (530) 273-4984
MRS. DANIELLE MARIE YANTIS M.S., R.D.
Dietitian, Registered
1345 WHISPERING PINES LN
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Nevada County (530) 274-9762
DR. FRANK JOHN LANG JR. M.D.
Family Medicine
1345 WHISPERING PINES LN
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Nevada County (530) 273-9340
DR. JUSTIN PFAFFINGER DDS
Dentist (General Practice)
1345 WHISPERING PINES LN
GRASS VALLEY, CA 95945
Nevada County (530) 273-9340

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 Karen Higgins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karen Higgins is 1023005774. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2005. The provider is also known as Karen Fay Higgins M.D..

Where is Karen Higgins located?

Karen Higgins practices at 1345 Whispering Pines Ln, Grass Valley, CA 95945. The listed phone number is (530) 274-9762.

What is Karen Higgins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Karen Higgins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karen Higgins is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karen Higgins was last updated on December 5, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.