Quick answers
- Does Shelley R. Brencick Higman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shelley R. Brencick Higman 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 Shelley R. Brencick Higman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 159 Original Medicare patients and 855 services for Shelley R. Brencick Higman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shelley R. Brencick Higman's NPI number?
- 1982191052. 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 Shelley R. Brencick Higman, 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 855 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)195 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)128 services
- Osteopathic manipulative treatment, 7-8 body regions (98928)117 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)65 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)60 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol55%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety21%
- Ischemic heart disease17%
Hospitals where Shelley R. Brencick Higman works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shelley R. Brencick Higman 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.
- Cascade Valley HospitalArlington, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500060
- Island HospitalAnacortes, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500007
- Skagit Valley HospitalMount Vernon, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500003
Practice locations
Addresses where Shelley R. Brencick Higman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 E Kincaid StMount Vernon, WA 98274 (360) 428‑2500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shelley R. Brencick Higman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Public Hospital Dist No 1 Skagit323 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other family doctors in Mount Vernon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Vernon, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Public Hospital Dist No 1 Skagit
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pacific Nw Un Of Hs, Col Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2018 (8 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982191052 |
| 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