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NICHOLAS HUGGINS M.D.
NPI 1780909275
Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine in Phoenix, AZ

Active since March 29, 2010PECOS Enrolled
77.01/100
CMS Quality Rating
1919 E THOMAS RD, PHOENIX, AZ 85016(602) 933-2311(602) 933-2697 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 29, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Nicholas Huggins M.d. NPPES

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

NICHOLAS HUGGINS M.D. (NPI 1780909275) is an individual pediatric critical care medicine provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (55804) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780909275
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0203X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS HUGGINSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1919 E THOMAS RDPhoenix, AZ 85016
Mailing Address3200 E Camelback Rd Ste 250Phoenix, AZ 85018-2327 · (602) 933-1813
Phone(602) 933-2311
Fax(602) 933-2697
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 29, 2018
✔ NPI 1780909275 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0203X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 55804
Definition
A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric CardiologyTaxonomy 2080P0202X · License 55804 (AZ)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1919 E THOMAS RD, Phoenix, AZ 85016
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Nicholas Huggins M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Nicholas Huggins reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Phoenix Children's Hospital
0.1 mi
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
Phoenix, AZ 85016
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 1,416 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1922112044 (602) 933-1000
Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation
121 mi
Family Medicine
1200 N. BEAVER STREET, ATTN: PAYER CREDENTIALING
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 552 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1669914552 (928) 773-2546

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

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.

77.01/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality59.66
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost63.71

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.

DR. TIMUR RAGHIB M.D.
Hospitalist
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-0777
MRS. MARIA T ESCOBAR CSP, RD
Dietitian, Registered
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (480) 440-2787
DR. AHMAR HUSAIN MD
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-4660
MRS. SOLEE R COWLEY LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-0414
MR. SEAN PATRICK BRADY DO
Anesthesiology (Pediatric Anesthesiology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-4660
PRIYA PRASHER M.D.
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-1900
DR. AMIT RAJARAM D.O.
Pediatrics
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-0198
LAURA GARDNER HAMANT
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
1919 E THOMAS RD
PHOENIX, AZ 85016
Maricopa County (602) 933-1000

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 Nicholas Huggins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Huggins is 1780909275. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2010.

Where is Nicholas Huggins located?

Nicholas Huggins practices at 1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The listed phone number is (602) 933-2311.

What is Nicholas Huggins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080P0203X.

Is Nicholas Huggins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Huggins is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nicholas Huggins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nicholas Huggins reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Phoenix Children's Hospital (Phoenix, AZ) and Northern Arizona Healthcare Corporation (Flagstaff, AZ). 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 Nicholas Huggins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nicholas Huggins accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona list Nicholas Huggins 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Huggins was last updated on August 29, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.