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CHRISTOPHER ROSS HIGGINS PA-C
NPI 1790310985
Physician Assistant - Surgical in Portland, ME

Active since March 08, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
335 BRIGHTON AVE STE 200, PORTLAND, ME 04102(207) 662-8600(207) 662-8668 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 27, 2025, Mar 8, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Christopher Ross Higgins Pa-c NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER ROSS HIGGINS PA-C (NPI 1790310985) is an individual surgical provider in Portland, Maine, licensed in Maine (PA2036) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Maine Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790310985
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363AS0400X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER ROSS HIGGINSCredential: PA-C
Location Address335 BRIGHTON AVE STE 200Portland, ME 04102-2362
Mailing Address335 Brighton Ave Ste 200Portland, ME 04102-2362 · (207) 662-8600 · Fax (207) 662-8668
Phone(207) 662-8600
Fax(207) 662-8668
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTufts University School Of MedicineGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateMarch 8, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 27, 2025
✔ NPI 1790310985 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician Assistant · SurgicalPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363AS0400X
License✔ Licensed in ME · PA2036
Also ListedPhysician AssistantTaxonomy 363A00000X · License PA2036 (ME)
335 BRIGHTON AVE STE 200, Portland, ME 04102
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 122 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102-3175 · Phone (207) 662-2934
Location 25 Bucknam Rd Ste 1DFalmouth, ME 04105-1208 · Phone (207) 781-1551 · Fax (207) 781-1552

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Christopher Ross Higgins 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 ID6002244308
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200320000553
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.
45 services34 patients
Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant 27245
This procedure involves repairing a fractured thigh bone by inserting a bone implant. The implant helps stabilize the bone, allowing it to heal correctly. It's performed under anesthesia and requires a hospital stay for recovery.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, ME
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200009
Location22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Central Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewiston, ME
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200024
Location300 Main StreetLewiston, ME 04240 · Androscoggin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

98.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.13
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JASON ROBERT STEPHANSKY PA
Physician Assistant
335 BRIGHTON AVE STE 200
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-8600
NICOLE E MERRILL NP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
335 BRIGHTON AVE STE 200
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-8600
DR. JEFFREY J BEAN D.O.
Internal Medicine (Sports Medicine)
335 BRIGHTON AVE STE 200
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-8600
URVI J PATEL MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
335 BRIGHTON AVE STE 200
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-8600
DR. CHRISTOPHER STADLER M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
335 BRIGHTON AVE STE 200
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-8600
ALISHIA ZYER PA
Physician Assistant
335 BRIGHTON AVE STE 200
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-8600
HAYLEY DANIELL MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
335 BRIGHTON AVE STE 200
PORTLAND, ME 04102
Cumberland County (207) 662-8600

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 Christopher Higgins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Higgins is 1790310985. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 8, 2020.

Where is Christopher Higgins located?

Christopher Higgins practices at 335 Brighton Ave Ste 200, Portland, ME 04102. The listed phone number is (207) 662-8600.

What is Christopher Higgins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant, specializing in Surgical, with taxonomy code 363AS0400X.

Is Christopher Higgins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher 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.

What insurance does Christopher Higgins accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Christopher 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 Christopher Higgins affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Higgins is affiliated with Maine Medical Center and Central Maine Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Higgins was last updated on March 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.