Quick answers
- Does Craig L. Higgs accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Craig L. 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 Craig L. Higgs see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 720 Original Medicare patients and 2,220 services for Craig L. Higgs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Craig L. Higgs's NPI number?
- 1649488925. 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 Craig L. 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 | 720 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,220 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)772 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)445 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)100 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)78 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)78 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 pressure72%
- Arthritis35%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)18%
Hospitals where Craig L. Higgs works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Craig L. Higgs 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.
- Saint Francis Medical CenterPeoria, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140067
- St Joseph Medical CenterBloomington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140162
- St Mary Medical CenterGalesburg, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140064
Practice locations
Addresses where Craig L. Higgs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 5114 N Glen Park Place RdPeoria, IL 61614
- 8600 State Route 91, Suite 130Peoria, IL 61615 (309) 683‑5050
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Craig L. Higgs as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- OSF Multi-Specialty Group2,114 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Peoria
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Peoria, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in OSF Multi-Specialty Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649488925 |
| 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