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DR. WILLIAM DARRELL HIGGS CRNA, DMPNA
NPI 1053700757
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Hendersonville, NC

Active since January 18, 2015Accepts Medicare Assignment
100 HOSPITAL DR, HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792(828) 650-8167 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 1, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. William Darrell Higgs Crna, Dmpna NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM DARRELL HIGGS CRNA, DMPNA (NPI 1053700757) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Hendersonville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (5136) and active in the NPI registry since January 2015. He is affiliated with Adventhealth Hendersonville, maintains a secondary practice location in Kinston, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053700757
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM DARRELL HIGGSCredential: CRNA, DMPNA
Location Address100 HOSPITAL DRHendersonville, NC 28792-5272
Mailing AddressPo Box 1869Fletcher, NC 28732-1869 · (828) 687-5698
Phone(828) 650-8167
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateJanuary 18, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateApril 1, 2021
NPPES CertifiedApril 1, 2021
✔ NPI 1053700757 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 5136
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
100 HOSPITAL DR, Hendersonville, NC 28792
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1100 Airport RdKinston, NC 28501-1604 · Phone (252) 522-7000 · Fax (252) 522-7858

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William Darrell Higgs Crna, Dmpna 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 ID244556439
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150305001964

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show William Higgs reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Fletcher Hospital Inc.
Same address
Multi-Specialty
100 HOSPITAL DR
Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 349 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033322441 (828) 681-2113
Mission Community Anesthesiology Specialists LLC
3.9 mi
Gastroenterology
2695 HENDERSONVILLE RD STE 206
Arden, NC 28704
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Mission Health Community Multispecialty Providers LLC
  • 824 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841760238 (828) 213-1740
Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A.
89 mi
Anesthesiology
3735 GLENLAKE DR STE 250
Charlotte, NC 28208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Providence Anesthesiology Associates PA
  • 483 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396739884 (704) 749-5800
Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc
98 mi
Anesthesiology
8800 N TRYON ST
Charlotte, NC 28262
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,212 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346649415 (704) 863-6000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body 00400
Anesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Adventhealth Hendersonville

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, NC
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340023
Location100 Hospital DriveHendersonville, NC 28792 · Henderson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28792 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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 20

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

NICHOLAS RYAN COWAN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
100 HOSPITAL DR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
Henderson County (850) 348-1295
PRIMEDOC PARK RIDGE PA
Internal Medicine
100 HOSPITAL DR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
Henderson County (843) 237-3378
MRS. SHERRI DIANE SHETLEY NNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
100 HOSPITAL DR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
Henderson County (855) 774-5433
MELVIN SHANE SIMMONS
Physical Therapy Assistant
100 HOSPITAL DR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
Henderson County (828) 684-8501
FLETCHER HOSPITAL INC.
Clinic/Center (Multi-Specialty)
100 HOSPITAL DR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
Henderson County (828) 681-2113
DEREK SEAN GALVIN C.R.N.A
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
100 HOSPITAL DR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
Henderson County (828) 650-8167
STEVE NUNES PA-C
Physician Assistant
100 HOSPITAL DR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
Henderson County (828) 650-8167
JAXON MANESS DPT
Physical Therapist
100 HOSPITAL DR
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28792
Henderson County (855) 774-5433

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 William Higgs's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Higgs is 1053700757. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 18, 2015.

Where is William Higgs located?

William Higgs practices at 100 Hospital Dr, Hendersonville, NC 28792. The listed phone number is (828) 650-8167.

What is William Higgs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is William Higgs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Higgs 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for William Higgs's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Higgs reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Fletcher Hospital Inc. (Hendersonville, NC), Mission Community Anesthesiology Specialists LLC (Arden, NC), Providence Anesthesiology Associates, P.A. (Charlotte, NC) and Chs Anesthesia Services Group Inc (Charlotte, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for William Higgs's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Higgs accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list William Higgs as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is William Higgs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Higgs is affiliated with Adventhealth Hendersonville.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Higgs was last updated on April 1, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.