Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Christopher Higgins, PA-C
Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Physician Assistant · Portland, ME
- NPI 1790310985
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 93.1 / 100 · 2023
- 6 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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335 Brighton Ave Ste 200
Portland, ME 041022362
(207) 662-8600
fax (207) 662-8668 - Additional location
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22 Bramhall St
Portland, ME 041023175
(207) 662-2934 - Additional location
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5 Bucknam RD Ste 1D
Falmouth, ME 041051208
(207) 781-1551
fax (207) 781-1552
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2020 — 6 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 27, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2020 — 6 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AS0400X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Maine #PA2036
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790310985. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
20
Distinct HCPCS
1
Medicare allowed
$1,082
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 20 | 18 | $54 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 20 peers in Portland Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 0.7× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$128
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith+Nephew, INC. | 1 | $127.51 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
68
Patients
35
Total drug cost
$3,013
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 38 | 35 | $176 |
| Lantus Solostar (Insulin Glargine,Hum.Rec.Anlog) | Brand | 30 | 0 | $2,837 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Christopher Higgins's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Higgins practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Portland, ME.
Where does Dr. Christopher Higgins practice?
Dr. Christopher Higgins practices at 335 Brighton Ave Ste 200, Portland, ME 041022362. Office phone: 2076628600.
What is Dr. Christopher Higgins's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790310985, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Higgins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Higgins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.