Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Heather Higgins, PA-C

Physician Assistant · Bessemer, AL

  • NPI 1770005316
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
985 9Th Ave Sw Ste 408
Bessemer, AL 350227809
(205) 930-0920
fax (205) 445-0115
Mailing address
3485 Independence Dr
Homewood, AL 352095603

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 6, 2024
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
363A00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #PA.1242

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1770005316. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
84
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$11,660
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 84 82 $139

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Bessemer Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 40. This provider delivers 2.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$335
Transactions
16
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sumitomo Pharma America, INC. 9 $197.87
Endo USA, INC. 2 $47.53
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, INC. 2 $39.11
Antares Pharma, INC. 2 $35.70
Photocure INC 1 $14.69

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$335

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Heather Higgins's medical specialty?
Dr. Heather Higgins practices Physician Assistant in Bessemer, AL.
Where does Dr. Heather Higgins practice?
Dr. Heather Higgins practices at 985 9Th Ave Sw Ste 408, Bessemer, AL 350227809. Office phone: 2059300920.
What is Dr. Heather Higgins's NPI?
Dr. Heather Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770005316, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Heather Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Heather Higgins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Heather Higgins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.