Quick answers
- Does Carlos Arteta Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Carlos Arteta Higgins accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Carlos Arteta Higgins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 153 Original Medicare patients and 673 services for Carlos Arteta Higgins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Carlos Arteta Higgins's NPI number?
- 1164178596. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Carlos Arteta Higgins, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 153 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 673 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)146 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)81 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)73 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)60 services
- Therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application (96910)51 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis65%
- Anxiety44%
- Diabetes40%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Carlos Arteta Higgins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5555 Ponce De Leon BlvdCoral Gables, FL 33146 (305) 689‑8648
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Carlos Arteta Higgins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Miami2,377 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Coral Gables
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Coral Gables, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Miami
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2021 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164178596 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians