Quick answers
- Does Amber M. Higgs accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Amber M. 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 Amber M. Higgs see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 675 Original Medicare patients and 1,058 services for Amber M. Higgs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Amber M. Higgs's NPI number?
- 1679354138. 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 Amber M. 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 | 675 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,058 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)745 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)174 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)65 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)18 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)13 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%
- Atrial fibrillation75%
- Arthritis60%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Heart failure40%
Hospitals where Amber M. Higgs works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Amber M. 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.
- CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical CenterLongview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450032
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450102
Practice locations
Addresses where Amber M. Higgs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 12; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1302 N Pacific St, CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicMineola, TX 75773 (903) 569‑5383
- 1505 S Palestine StAthens, TX 75751 (903) 675‑6800
- 1505 State Hwy 19 S, CHRISTUS Trinity ClinicAthens, TX 75751 (903) 675‑1725
- 1600 Broadway AveGladewater, TX 75647 (903) 315‑5630
- 1783 Troup HwyTyler, TX 75701 (903) 595‑2283
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Amber M. Higgs as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas1,540 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Mineola
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mineola, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2023 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1679354138 |
| 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