Quick answers
- Does Dominique M. Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dominique M. 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 Dominique M. Higgins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 101 Original Medicare patients and 310 services for Dominique M. Higgins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Dominique M. Higgins's NPI number?
- 1518344373. 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 Dominique M. 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 | 101 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 310 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)34 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)27 services
- Computer-assisted procedure inside brain (61781)26 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)24 services
- Removal of skull bone for removal of growth of upper brain (61510)19 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 cholesterol68%
- Arthritis57%
- Anxiety50%
- Stroke or mini-stroke47%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)36%
Hospitals where Dominique M. Higgins works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dominique M. Higgins at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Firsthealth Moore Regional HospitalPinehurst, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340115
- UNC HospitalsChapel Hill, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340061
Practice locations
Addresses where Dominique M. Higgins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10 Aviemore DrPinehurst, NC 28374 (910) 715‑8700
- 1305 York AveNew York, NY 10021 (212) 590‑5152
- 1350 Raleigh RdChapel Hill, NC 27517 (984) 974‑6800
- 3716 Morganton Rd, Suite 1Fayetteville, NC 28303 (910) 715‑8700
- 525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065 (646) 962‑3376
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Dominique M. Higgins as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill2,052 clinicians in the group
- Weill Medical College of Cornell2,051 clinicians in the group
- Firsthealth of the Carolinas Inc137 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurosurgeryprimary
Other neurosurgeons in Pinehurst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pinehurst, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Mayo Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518344373 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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