Quick answers
- Does Tina Higgs accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tina Higgs 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 Tina Higgs see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 1,109 services for Tina Higgs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tina Higgs's NPI number?
- 1619156973. 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 Tina Higgs, 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 | 165 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,109 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)474 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)183 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)121 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)80 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)46 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 cholesterol70%
- High blood pressure68%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety22%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tina Higgs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2140 S Clinton AveRochester, NY 14618 (212) 283‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tina Higgs as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Schweiger Dermatology PLLC260 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Rochester
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Schweiger Dermatology PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619156973 |
| 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