Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Michele Higerd, MD
Specialist (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1487655452
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 54.3 / 100 · 2023
- 31 yrs in practice
- Female
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1899 Tate Blvd Se, Suite 2101
Hickory, NC 286024200
(828) 327-7788
fax (828) 327-0112
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 174400000X — NUCC code
- Medicaid
- NC #89126XE
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487655452. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
746
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$155,691
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 207 | 45 | $335 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 163 | 68 | $117 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 122 | 14 | $279 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 93 | 48 | $67 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 62 | 38 | $73 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 35 | 20 | $279 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 32 | 30 | $165 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 18 | 18 | $208 | |
99496 |
Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity | 14 | 11 | $261 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 9.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$54
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 1 | $49.51 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. | 1 | $4.15 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
632
Patients
152
Total drug cost
$214,382
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 90 | 20 | $76,028 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 79 | 28 | $930 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 71 | 25 | $29,093 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 61 | 19 | $503 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 47 | 18 | $230 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 39 | 15 | $283 |
| Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim) | Brand | 36 | 0 | $152 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 34 | 0 | $214 |
| Lanthanum Carbonate | Generic | 31 | 0 | $42,640 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 27 | 0 | $162 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Michele Higerd's medical specialty?
Dr. Michele Higerd practices Specialist in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Michele Higerd practice?
Dr. Michele Higerd practices at 1899 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 286024200. Office phone: 8283277788.
What is Dr. Michele Higerd's NPI?
Dr. Michele Higerd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487655452, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michele Higerd accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michele Higerd accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michele Higerd commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90966). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.