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Dr. Kristen Higgins, MD
Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Gastonia, NC
- NPI 1578777017
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.2 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
959 Cox RD
Gastonia, NC 280543420
(704) 866-7576
fax (704) 866-0106
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 19, 2017
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207N00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #207N00000X
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578777017. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
4,732
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$236,984
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
17003 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | 1,934 | 319 | $6 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 856 | 522 | $87 | |
17000 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | 650 | 407 | $46 | |
11102 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | 435 | 347 | $86 | |
17110 |
Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | 244 | 194 | $107 | |
11103 |
Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | 236 | 159 | $48 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 83 | 69 | $54 | |
17004 |
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | 67 | 43 | $162 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 58 | 58 | $108 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 36 | 31 | $123 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 286. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,193
Transactions
132
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABBVIE INC. | 22 | $322.55 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 25 | $308.54 | |
| PFIZER INC. | 19 | $265.40 | |
| UCB, Inc. | 8 | $209.41 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 8 | $188.25 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. | 5 | $164.00 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 19 | $156.94 | |
| Incyte Corporation | 6 | $110.84 | |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC. | 5 | $95.02 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 4 | $90.35 | |
| LEO Pharma Inc. | 3 | $52.58 | |
| Tempus AI, Inc | 2 | $47.99 | |
| Sandoz Inc. | 2 | $45.47 | |
| Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC | 2 | $39.45 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 2 | $34.94 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
862
Patients
544
Total drug cost
$27,387
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | Generic | 145 | 87 | $4,084 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | Generic | 135 | 107 | $1,486 |
| Hydrocortisone | Generic | 88 | 69 | $680 |
| Mupirocin | Generic | 87 | 65 | $788 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | Generic | 83 | 50 | $5,617 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 73 | 31 | $1,474 |
| Fluocinonide | Generic | 66 | 46 | $4,284 |
| Metronidazole | Generic | 37 | 22 | $2,803 |
| Ammonium Lactate | Generic | 29 | 21 | $613 |
| Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) | Brand | 24 | 17 | $354 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kristen Higgins's medical specialty?
Dr. Kristen Higgins practices Dermatology Physician in Gastonia, NC.
Where does Dr. Kristen Higgins practice?
Dr. Kristen Higgins practices at 959 Cox RD, Gastonia, NC 280543420. Office phone: 7048667576.
What is Dr. Kristen Higgins's NPI?
Dr. Kristen Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578777017, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kristen Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kristen Higgins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kristen Higgins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.