DAVID MICHAEL HIGGS CRNA
NPI 1891772646
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Louisville, KY

Active since December 22, 2005Accepts Medicare Assignment
81.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 AUDUBON PLAZA DR, LOUISVILLE, KY 40217(502) 636-7449(502) 636-7950 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About David Michael Higgs Crna NPPES

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

DAVID MICHAEL HIGGS CRNA (NPI 1891772646) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Louisville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (3235A) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891772646
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameDAVID MICHAEL HIGGSCredential: CRNA
Location Address1 AUDUBON PLAZA DRLouisville, KY 40217-1318
Mailing AddressDept 86236, Po Box 950195Louisville, KY 40295-0195 · (502) 473-2100 · Fax (502) 459-6461
Fax(502) 636-7950
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 2007
NPI 1891772646 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License Licensed in KY · 3235A
Definition

(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.

1 AUDUBON PLAZA DR, Louisville, KY 40217

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare PIN0783038KY
Medicaid74001777KY

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

David Michael Higgs Crna 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 ID8729063227
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040621000070

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.

Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Norton Hospitals, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Louisville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180088
Location200 East Chestnut StreetLouisville, KY 40202 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40217 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

81.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.48
Improvement Activities40

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 AUDUBON PLAZA DR
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 AUDUBON PLAZA DR
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Anesthesiology
1 AUDUBON PLAZA DR
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Anesthesiology
1 AUDUBON PLAZA DR
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Emergency Medicine
1 AUDUBON PLAZA DR
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Emergency Medicine
1 AUDUBON PLAZA DR
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Emergency Medicine
1 AUDUBON PLAZA DR
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217
Emergency Medicine
1 AUDUBON PLAZA DR
LOUISVILLE, KY 40217

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 David Higgs's NPI number?

The NPI number for David Higgs is 1891772646. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2005.

Where is David Higgs located?

David Higgs practices at 1 Audubon Plaza Dr, Louisville, KY 40217. The listed phone number is (502) 636-7449.

What is David Higgs's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is David Higgs enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. David Higgs 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.

Is David Higgs affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, David Higgs is affiliated with Norton Hospitals, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for David Higgs was last updated on October 11, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.