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AUSTIN IVINS HIGGINSON PA-C
NPI 1134635790
Physician Assistant in Buhl, ID

Active since December 19, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
980 BURLEY AVE, BUHL, ID 83316(208) 814-9150(208) 814-9151 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 4, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 4, 2023, Dec 19, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Austin Ivins Higginson Pa-c NPPES

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

AUSTIN IVINS HIGGINSON PA-C (NPI 1134635790) is an individual physician assistant in Buhl, Idaho and active in the NPI registry since December 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134635790
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameAUSTIN IVINS HIGGINSONCredential: PA-C
Location Address980 BURLEY AVEBuhl, ID 83316-1849
Mailing Address980 Burley AveBuhl, ID 83316-1849 · (208) 814-9150
Phone(208) 814-9150
Fax(208) 814-9151
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateDecember 19, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 4, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 4, 2023
✔ NPI 1134635790 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
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.
980 BURLEY AVE, Buhl, ID 83316
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans, Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Austin Ivins Higginson 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 ID1153685151
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200717002395
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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
180 services122 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
36 services30 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Twin Falls, ID
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number130002
Location801 Pole Line Road WestTwin Falls, ID 83301 · Twin Falls County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Boise, ID
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number130006
Location190 East Bannock StreetBoise, ID 83712 · Ada County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Luke's Jerome

Critical Access Hospitals · Jerome, ID
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number131310
Location709 North Lincoln AvenueJerome, ID 83338 · Jerome County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83316 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
$81.13 typical visit price
range $52.44 – $160.17
Typical copayment $20.28 (range $13.11 – $40.04)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$65.77 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $130.93
Typical copayment $16.44 (range $4.17 – $32.73)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$18.04 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier13 claims13 services$77.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

LAUREN CLELLAND MD
Family Medicine
980 BURLEY AVE
BUHL, ID 83316
Twin Falls County (208) 814-8000
SPENCER KELSEY LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
980 BURLEY AVE
BUHL, ID 83316
Twin Falls County (208) 814-9150
MRS. LISA CATHERINE REEVES LCSW, MA
Social Worker (Clinical)
980 BURLEY AVE
BUHL, ID 83316
Twin Falls County (208) 814-9100
MICHELLE KRUSE IMANI FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
980 BURLEY AVE
BUHL, ID 83316
Twin Falls County (208) 814-9150

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 Austin Higginson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Austin Higginson is 1134635790. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 19, 2017.

Where is Austin Higginson located?

Austin Higginson practices at 980 Burley Ave, Buhl, ID 83316. The listed phone number is (208) 814-9150.

What is Austin Higginson's specialty?

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

Is Austin Higginson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Austin Higginson 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.

What insurance does Austin Higginson accept?

Health plans from Moda Health Plan, Inc., PacificSource Health Plans and Providence Health Plan list Austin Higginson 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 Austin Higginson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Austin Higginson is affiliated with St Lukes Magic Valley Medical Center, St Luke's Regional Medical Center and St Luke's Jerome.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Austin Higginson was last updated on October 4, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.