Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Thomas Higgins, CRNA
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Registered Nurse · New Orleans, LA
- NPI 1447431978
- Accepts Medicare
- 19 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 701212429
(504) 842-3000 - Additional location
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3510 N Causeway Blvd, Sutie 404
Metairie, LA 700023531
(504) 779-5515
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- November 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 21, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 367500000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Louisiana #AP05423 · Louisiana #102875
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1447431978. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
28
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$3,679
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
00811 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope | 16 | 14 | $132 | |
00731 |
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | 12 | 12 | $131 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 45 peers in New Orleans Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, average services per provider: 19. This provider delivers 1.5× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$20
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chiesi USA, INC. | 1 | $19.90 |
By nature of payment
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Thomas Higgins's medical specialty?
Dr. Thomas Higgins practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Thomas Higgins practice?
Dr. Thomas Higgins practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 701212429. Office phone: 5048423000.
What is Dr. Thomas Higgins's NPI?
Dr. Thomas Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447431978, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Thomas Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Thomas Higgins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Thomas Higgins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.