Quick answers
- Does Gwen H. Higgins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gwen H. Higgins 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 Gwen H. Higgins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 11 Original Medicare patients and 119 services for Gwen H. Higgins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gwen H. Higgins's NPI number?
- 1972866739. 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 Gwen H. Higgins, 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 | 11 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 119 |
| Different services or procedures | 2 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation (90791)11 services
Practice locations
Addresses where Gwen H. Higgins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 607 Wicker StSanford, NC 27330 (919) 895‑8598
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gwen H. Higgins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Meaningful Minds Counseling, PLLC6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Find other clinicians: Clinical Social Worker, North Carolina →
Other clinical social workers in Sanford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sanford, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Meaningful Minds Counseling, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972866739 |
| 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