DR. ERICA J HIGGINS AUD
NPI 1790977015
Audiologist in Mission Viejo, CA

Active since August 10, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
26726 CROWN VALLEY PKWY.,, SUITE 210 O.C. PHYSICIANS HEARING SERVICES, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691(949) 364-4361(949) 364-4495 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Erica J Higgins Aud NPPES

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

DR. ERICA J HIGGINS AUD (NPI 1790977015) is an individual audiologist in Mission Viejo, California, licensed in California (AU2534) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790977015
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy231H00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERICA J HIGGINSCredential: AUD
Location Address26726 CROWN VALLEY PKWY.,, SUITE 210 O.C. PHYSICIANS HEARING SERVICESMission Viejo, CA 92691
Mailing Address26726 Crown Valley Pkwy.,, Suite 210 O.c. Physicians Hearing ServicesMission Viejo, CA 92691 · (949) 364-4361 · Fax (949) 364-4495
Fax(949) 364-4495
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 2009
NPI 1790977015 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyAudiologistSpeech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Taxonomy Code231H00000X
License Licensed in CA · AU2534
Definition
(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.
Also ListedAudiologist-Hearing Aid FitterTaxonomy 237600000X · License HA7272 (CA)
Also ListedHearing Instrument SpecialistTaxonomy 237700000X · License HA7272 (CA)
26726 CROWN VALLEY PKWY.,, Mission Viejo, CA 92691

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Erica J Johnson

Other Identifiers 5

OtherAP090ZCA · Individual Ptan
OtherAR980ZCA · Ptan
Medicare PINW15940CA
Medicare PINAR980Z
OtherW8109CA · Group Ptan

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

Dr. Erica J Higgins Aud 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 ID4082799598
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080307000502

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 92557
A comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test assesses your ability to hear and understand spoken words. It includes hearing tests to check for issues with sound perception and speech tests to evaluate your word recognition. It's a crucial step in identifying any hearing or speech problems.
320 services312 patients
Test for eardrum and muscle function 92550
This test assesses the health of your eardrum and muscles linked to hearing. A small device is placed in your ear that creates pressure changes and sounds. Your ear's responses are recorded to determine if they are functioning properly.
319 services311 patients
Placement of ear probe for computerized measurement of repeated sounds with interpretation and report 92588
This procedure involves placing a probe in your ear to measure how it responds to repeated sounds. The data is then interpreted by a computer to assess your hearing health. The findings are compiled into a report for further evaluation.
168 services164 patients
Evaluation of hearing ringing in ear 92625
The evaluation of hearing ringing in your ear, also known as tinnitus, involves several tests. An audiologist may conduct a hearing test to identify potential hearing loss. They may also perform imaging tests like an MRI or CT scan to check for structural issues. This helps determine the cause and best treatment options.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92691 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
$62.96 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $15.74 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99202
Established Patient
$77.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $19.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

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 Erica Higgins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erica Higgins is 1790977015. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2007. The provider is also known as Erica J Johnson.

Where is Erica Higgins located?

Erica Higgins practices at 26726 Crown Valley Pkwy., Suite 210 O.C. Physicians Hearing Services, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. The listed phone number is (949) 364-4361.

What is Erica Higgins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Audiologist with taxonomy code 231H00000X.

Is Erica Higgins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erica 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Erica Higgins was last updated on November 18, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.