Quick answers
- Does Stephanie M. Higdon accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephanie M. Higdon 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 Stephanie M. Higdon see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 115 Original Medicare patients and 366 services for Stephanie M. Higdon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephanie M. Higdon's NPI number?
- 1346715927. 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 Stephanie M. Higdon, 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 | 115 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 366 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 85 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)210 services
- Residence visit for established patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes (99350)54 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)32 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)26 services
- Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99345)22 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%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia75%
- Arthritis68%
- Depression62%
- Anxiety55%
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephanie M. Higdon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3560 Lenox Rd NE, Suite 1230Atlanta, GA 30326 (678) 500‑8010
- 619 Rankin St NEAtlanta, GA 30308 (404) 994‑1364
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephanie M. Higdon as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ascend Medical Georgia II PC18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Atlanta
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Atlanta, GA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ascend Medical Georgia II PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346715927 |
| 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