ELLEN J. HIGGINS PA
NPI 1114009354
Physician Assistant in Ann Arbor, MI

Active since October 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, ANN ARBOR, MI 48109(734) 936-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Ellen J. Higgins Pa NPPES

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

ELLEN J. HIGGINS PA (NPI 1114009354) is an individual physician assistant in Ann Arbor, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (5601003030) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114009354
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameELLEN J. HIGGINSCredential: PA
Location Address1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DRAnn Arbor, MI 48109-5000
Mailing Address3621 S State StAnn Arbor, MI 48108-1633 · (734) 647-5299
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 2020
NPI 1114009354 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 MI · 5601003030
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.
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ellen J. Higgins Pa 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.

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.

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
17 services17 patients
Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 10005
Fine needle aspiration biopsy with ultrasound guidance is a procedure where a thin needle is inserted into a growth to extract a small sample. Ultrasound helps accurately locate the growth. This sample is then analyzed to determine the nature of the growth.
12 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48109 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
$90.76 typical visit price
range $58.04 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.69 (range $14.51 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.38 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $143.49
Typical copayment $18.09 (range $4.58 – $35.87)
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.

Pathology (Forensic Pathology)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, 2ND FLOOR UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL RECP PATHOLOGY
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Pathology (Cytopathology)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Pediatrics
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, 12TH FLOOR C.S. MOTT CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL ROOM 525
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Pediatrics (Pediatric Infectious Diseases)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Physician Assistant
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109
Family Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109

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 Ellen Higgins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ellen Higgins is 1114009354. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 19, 2006.

Where is Ellen Higgins located?

Ellen Higgins practices at 1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109. The listed phone number is (734) 936-4000.

What is Ellen Higgins's specialty?

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

Is Ellen Higgins enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ellen Higgins was last updated on February 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.