At a glance
- 475 W 940 N, Provo, UT 84604
About Dr. Higgins
Samantha Kristina GARCIA ESPERANZA Higgins, DO practices family practice in Provo, UT. Samantha Kristina is a 2017 graduate of At Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Hlth. Samantha Kristina is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program and family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Samantha Kristina provided 86 services to 82 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881270361.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (916) 216-0151
- Email not available
Practice Locations
475 W 940 N
Provo, UT 84604
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
86 services · 82 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
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 family practices at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Provo 4
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Trained at At Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Hlth 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2017 at At Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Hlth 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Dr. Higgins specialize in?
Dr. Higgins is a family practice in Provo, UT. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Higgins located?
Dr. Higgins is listed at 475 W 940 N, Provo, UT 84604. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Higgins's phone number?
The number on file is (916) 216-0151. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Higgins?
Dr. Higgins's National Provider Identifier is 1881270361. 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 go to medical school?
Dr. Higgins attended At Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Hlth, graduating in 2017. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Higgins have?
Dr. Higgins has 9 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2017, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Higgins do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Higgins the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Higgins's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Higgins. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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