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ELIZABETH M HIGGINS MSW
NPI 1861930141
Social Worker - Clinical in Independence, MO

Active since February 07, 2017PECOS Enrolled
15814 E 24 HWY, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050(816) 753-1881 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 8, 2019, Feb 7, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Elizabeth M Higgins Msw NPPES

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

ELIZABETH M HIGGINS MSW (NPI 1861930141) is an individual clinical provider in Independence, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2017002040) and active in the NPI registry since February 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Kansas City.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861930141
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameELIZABETH M HIGGINSCredential: MSW
Location Address15814 E 24 HWYIndependence, MO 64050-2015
Mailing Address2401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · (816) 234-3000 · Fax (816) 302-9939
Phone(816) 753-1881
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 7, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1861930141 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2017002040
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
15814 E 24 HWY, Independence, MO 64050
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · Phone (816) 234-3000 · Fax (816) 302-9939

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Medica, Oscar Insurance Company.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)

Elizabeth M Higgins Msw 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Elizabeth Higgins reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

The Children's Mercy Hospital
9.2 mi
Pediatrics
2401 GILLHAM RD
Kansas City, MO 64108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: The Childrens Mercy Hospital
  • 603 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851437719 (816) 234-3000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 64050 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $55.29 – $168.52
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $13.82 – $42.13)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$69.10 typical visit price
range $17.60 – $137.20
Typical copayment $17.27 (range $4.40 – $34.30)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

RICHARD THODE
Counselor (Professional)
15814 E 24 HWY
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
Jackson County (816) 753-1881
ASHLEY ADELLE GRAFFAM FIZER L.M.S.W.
Social Worker
15814 E 24 HWY
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
Jackson County (816) 753-1881
TAMEISHA MARTIN LMSW
Social Worker
15814 E 24 HWY
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
Jackson County (816) 753-1881

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 Elizabeth Higgins's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Higgins is 1861930141. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 7, 2017.

Where is Elizabeth Higgins located?

Elizabeth Higgins practices at 15814 E 24 Hwy, Independence, MO 64050. The listed phone number is (816) 753-1881.

What is Elizabeth Higgins's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is Elizabeth Higgins enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Higgins is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Elizabeth Higgins's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elizabeth Higgins reassigns Medicare benefits to The Children's Mercy Hospital (Kansas City, MO). The 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 Elizabeth Higgins's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Elizabeth Higgins accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Medica and Oscar Insurance Company list Elizabeth 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Higgins was last updated on November 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.