Quick answers
- Does Alexandra J. Higdon accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Alexandra J. 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 Alexandra J. Higdon see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 112 services for Alexandra J. Higdon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Alexandra J. Higdon's NPI number?
- 1528848041. 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 Alexandra J. 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 | 103 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 112 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)83 services
- Evaluation and testing for balance with recording (92540)25 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis61%
- Anxiety35%
- Osteoporosis32%
- Diabetes25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Alexandra J. Higdon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Diamond Hill RdBerkeley Heights, NJ 07922 (908) 273‑4300
- 741 Northfield Ave, Suite 104West Orange, NJ 07052 (973) 243‑0600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Alexandra J. Higdon as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Summit Medical Group PA1,212 clinicians in the group
- Associates in Otolaryngology of NJ, LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in Berkeley Heights
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Berkeley Heights, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Summit Medical Group PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528848041 |
| 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