Quick answers
- Does Takamasa Higashimori accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Takamasa Higashimori 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 Takamasa Higashimori see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 45 Original Medicare patients and 184 services for Takamasa Higashimori. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Takamasa Higashimori's NPI number?
- 1578705935. 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 Takamasa Higashimori, 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 | 45 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 184 |
| Different services or procedures | 27 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)25 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)21 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke64%
- Arthritis40%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where Takamasa Higashimori works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Takamasa Higashimori 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.
- Monument Health Rapid City HospitalRapid City, SD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 430077
- Rochester General HospitalRochester, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330125
Practice locations
Addresses where Takamasa Higashimori is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1425 Portland AveRochester, NY 14621 (585) 922‑4000
- 1445 Portland AveRochester, NY 14621
- 677 Cathedral Dr, Suite 200Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 755‑4150
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Takamasa Higashimori as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rochester General Hospital1,182 clinicians in the group
- Monument Health Rapid City Hospital Inc564 clinicians in the group
- Western New York Medical Practice PC524 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Rochester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rochester General Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578705935 |
| 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