Provider Profile
Leigh E. Higgins, PA-C
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Leigh Higgins
Leigh E. Higgins, PA-C is a physician assistant based in Albuquerque, NM. According to Medicare claims data, Leigh cared for 2,104 Medicare patients across 4,121 services. The services billed most often include destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (505) 896-2900
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4545 ALAMEDA BLVD NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,121 services · 2,104 patients · 15 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
2,014 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
590 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth | Procedure | 11102 |
196 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths | Procedure | 17004 |
45 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths | Procedure | 17110 |
35 | |
| Biopsy of related skin growth, each additional growth | Procedure | 11103 |
34 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm | Procedure | 17262 |
21 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17261 |
20 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Intermediate repair of wound of scalp, underarms, trunk, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm | Procedure | 12032 |
20 | As often as other peers in Physician Assistant |
| Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm | Procedure | 17281 |
13 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other physician assistants at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other physician assistants in Albuquerque 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2016 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 8
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Leigh E. Higgins?
Leigh E. Higgins is a physician assistant in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Leigh E. Higgins's address?
Leigh E. Higgins is listed at 4545 Alameda Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87113. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Leigh E. Higgins?
The number on file is (505) 896-2900. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Leigh E. Higgins's NPI number?
Leigh E. Higgins's National Provider Identifier is 1326496340. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Leigh E. Higgins train?
Leigh E. Higgins attended Other, graduating in 2016. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Leigh E. Higgins been practicing?
Leigh E. Higgins has 10 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2016, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Leigh E. Higgins perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Leigh E. Higgins performs procedures including destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths, destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth and biopsy of related skin growth, first growth, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Leigh E. Higgins confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Leigh E. Higgins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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