Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Laine Higa, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Philadelphia, PA

  • NPI 1407262520
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 95.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1200 W Godfrey Ave
Philadelphia, PA 191413323
(215) 276-6000
fax (215) 276-1329

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #OEG002927

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1407262520. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
109
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$12,769
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 65 60 $133
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 44 37 $94

In context: peer comparison

Among 43 peers in Philadelphia Optometrist, average services per provider: 55. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$630
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 5 $156.40
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $124.00
Dompe US, INC. 2 $119.62
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $117.00
Abbvie INC. 2 $52.22
Glaukos Corporation 1 $40.91
Biotissue Holdings INC. 1 $19.61

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$630

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
147
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$107,062
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 40 17 $38,283
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 37 13 $40,689
Tyrvaya (Varenicline Tartrate) Brand 23 0 $17,213
Cyclosporine Generic 12 0 $4,637
Latanoprost Generic 12 0 $224
Travoprost Generic 12 0 $2,090
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 11 0 $3,927

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Laine Higa's medical specialty?
Dr. Laine Higa practices Optometrist in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Laine Higa practice?
Dr. Laine Higa practices at 1200 W Godfrey Ave, Philadelphia, PA 191413323. Office phone: 2152766000.
What is Dr. Laine Higa's NPI?
Dr. Laine Higa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407262520, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Laine Higa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Laine Higa accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Laine Higa commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.