Quick answers
- Does Belinda M. Higa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Belinda M. Higa 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 Belinda M. Higa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 109 Original Medicare patients and 260 services for Belinda M. Higa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Belinda M. Higa's NPI number?
- 1699710731. 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 Belinda M. Higa, 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 | 109 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 260 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)107 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)80 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)20 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)15 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis65%
- Depression53%
- Anxiety45%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
Practice locations
Addresses where Belinda M. Higa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4800 Tabor StWheat Ridge, CO 80033 (303) 421‑4161
- 999 17th St, Suite 500Denver, CO 80202 (720) 355‑0539
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Belinda M. Higa as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Meadows Family Medical Center Inc62 clinicians in the group
- Long Term Care and Rehab Consultants58 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Wheat Ridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wheat Ridge, CO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Meadows Family Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1699710731 |
| 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