TARA M HIGGINS M.D.
NPI 1679928980
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Lebanon, NH

Active since April 25, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
90.99/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, LEBANON, NH 03756(603) 650-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 28, 2023, Jan 9, 2021, Aug 5, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Tara M Higgins M.d. NPPES

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

TARA M HIGGINS M.D. (NPI 1679928980) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Lebanon, New Hampshire, licensed in New Hampshire (24412) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lititz.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679928980
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameTARA M HIGGINSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1 MEDICAL CENTER DRLebanon, NH 03756-0001
Mailing AddressPo Box 810Hanover, NH 03755-0810 · (603) 308-1467
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Vermont College Of MedicineGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 28, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1679928980 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NH · 24412✔ Licensed in PA · MD471506
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Lebanon, NH 03756

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11575 Highlands Dr Ste 101Lititz, PA 17543-7507 · Phone (717) 393-1338

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

Tara M Higgins M.d. 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 ID5294027330
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230810003678
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Tara Higgins reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Lebanon, NH 03756
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 2,620 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
ONE MEDICAL CENTER DR
Lebanon, NH 03756
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 2,999 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
590 COURT ST
Keene, NH 03431
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Hampshire enrollment
  • 450 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

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

Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lebanon, NH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number300003
Location1 Medical Center DriveLebanon, NH 03756 · Grafton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 03756 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
$132.09 typical visit price
range $57.75 – $174.26
Typical copayment $33.02 (range $14.43 – $43.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$71.85 typical visit price
range $18.70 – $142.15
Typical copayment $17.96 (range $4.67 – $35.53)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

90.99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality92.95
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost77.03

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 Practitioner (Family)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, DHMC DEPARTMENT OF OCCUPATION MEDICINE
LEBANON, NH 03756
Pharmacist (Oncology)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756
Internal Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, DHMC SECTION OF HOSPITAL MEDICINE
LEBANON, NH 03756
Otolaryngology
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, OTOLARYNGOLOGY
LEBANON, NH 03756
Colon & Rectal Surgery
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, COLON & RECTAL SURGERY DEPARTMENT
LEBANON, NH 03756
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
LEBANON, NH 03756

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 Tara Higgins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tara Higgins is 1679928980. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2016.

Where is Tara Higgins located?

Tara Higgins practices at 1 Medical Center Dr, Lebanon, NH 03756. The listed phone number is (603) 650-5000.

What is Tara Higgins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Tara Higgins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tara 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 Tara Higgins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Tara Higgins reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital (Lebanon, NH), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinic (Lebanon, NH) and Cheshire Medical Center (Keene, NH). 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 Tara Higgins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Tara Higgins accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Taro Health list Tara 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 Tara Higgins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tara Higgins is affiliated with Mary Hitchcock Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tara Higgins was last updated on July 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.