Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Higgins, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Butler, PA

  • NPI 1740242981
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 34 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
Stirling Eyecare Center, 166 Point Plaza
Butler, PA 16001
(724) 285-2618
fax (724) 285-7507

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 29, 2024
Year of graduation
1992 — 34 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #OEG001084

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740242981. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
185
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$15,136
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 56 44 $85
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 41 40 $120
92134 Imaging of retina 25 25 $36
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 23 21 $56
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 22 19 $122
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 18 17 $30

In context: peer comparison

Among 8 peers in this city , average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 4.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$377
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 7 $234.79
Alcon Vision LLC 4 $67.02
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 2 $52.50
Dompe US, Inc. 1 $22.97

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$377

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
214
Patients
51
Total drug cost
$56,195
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 95 26 $1,660
Timolol Maleate Generic 44 14 $518
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 29 0 $14,606
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 23 11 $32,407
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 23 0 $7,004

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Higgins's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Higgins practices Optometrist in Butler, PA.
Where does Dr. Michael Higgins practice?
Dr. Michael Higgins practices at Stirling Eyecare Center, Butler, PA 16001. Office phone: 7242852618.
What is Dr. Michael Higgins's NPI?
Dr. Michael Higgins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740242981, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Higgins accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Higgins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.