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SOPHIE SUZANNE HIGGINS MD
NPI 1518522234
Anesthesiology in Fort Sam Houston, TX

Active since May 08, 2019PECOS Enrolled
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234(210) 916-4141 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 28, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 28, 2026, Apr 17, 2026, Mar 17, 2026 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2019).

About Sophie Suzanne Higgins Md NPPES

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

SOPHIE SUZANNE HIGGINS MD (NPI 1518522234) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (W0177) and active in the NPI registry since May 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Health System, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518522234
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameSOPHIE SUZANNE HIGGINSCredential: MD
Location Address3551 ROGER BROOKE DRFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504
Mailing Address3551 Roger Brooke DrFort Sam Houston, TX 78234-4504 · (530) 574-6984
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 28, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1518522234 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · W0177✔ Licensed in NC · 2022-02396
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License W0177 (TX)
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 0101271449 (VA)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 14502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · Phone (210) 358-4000 · Fax (210) 358-4775
Location 2400 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 300San Antonio, TX 78216-6991 · Phone (210) 804-5400

Accepted 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

Sophie Suzanne Higgins Md 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 ID1850756701
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251102000011
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Sophie Higgins reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Orthopaedic Surgery
400 CONCORD PLAZA DR, STE 300
San Antonio, TX 78216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 163 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
903 W MARTIN ST # MS 49-2
San Antonio, TX 78207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,129 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine
7703 FLOYD CURL DR RM 327B
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,397 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8140 N MOPAC EXPY STE 3-210
Austin, TX 78759
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 840 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450213
Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670055
Location1139 E Sonterra Blvd,San Antonio, TX 78258 · Bexar County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Physician Assistant
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Social Worker (Clinical)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Neurological Surgery
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Social Worker (Clinical)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Ophthalmology
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
3551 ROGER BROOKE DR
FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX 78234

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 Sophie Higgins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sophie Higgins is 1518522234. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2019.

Where is Sophie Higgins located?

Sophie Higgins practices at 3551 Roger Brooke Dr, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234. The listed phone number is (210) 916-4141.

What is Sophie Higgins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Sophie Higgins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sophie Higgins 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 Sophie Higgins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sophie Higgins reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group, LLP (San Antonio, TX), Community Medicine Associates (San Antonio, TX), University Of Texas Health Science Center At San Antonio (San Antonio, TX), Austin Anesthesiology Group, PLLC (Austin, TX) and U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX). 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 Sophie Higgins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sophie Higgins accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health of TX, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community First, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and Oscar Insurance Company list Sophie Higgins 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 Sophie Higgins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sophie Higgins is affiliated with University Health System and Methodist Hospital Stone Oak.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sophie Higgins was last updated on October 28, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 days 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.