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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HIGGINS
Based in Butler, PA, Michael W Higgins, O.D. is listed in the NPI registry under optometry. Michael graduated from Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1992. Michael is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 222 services to 172 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (724) 285-2618
- Email not available
Practice Locations
STIRLING EYECARE CENTER 166 POINT PLAZA
Butler, PA 16001
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
222 services · 172 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
36 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
26 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
23 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
92 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
33 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
12 |
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 optometry specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other optometry specialists in Butler 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1992 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Exam of visual field with extended testing 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Higgins?
Dr. Higgins is an optometry in Butler, PA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Higgins's address?
Dr. Higgins is listed at STIRLING EYECARE CENTER 166 POINT PLAZA, Butler, PA 16001. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Higgins?
The number on file is (724) 285-2618. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Higgins?
Dr. Higgins's National Provider Identifier is 1740242981. 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 Dr. Higgins train?
Dr. Higgins attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1992. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Higgins have?
Dr. Higgins has 34 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1992, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Higgins perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Higgins provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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