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BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in ROCKPORT, Maine. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
70
Medicare Part D claims · 32 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
MIPS score
98.0699/100
▲ 15 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ROCKPORT, Maine with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 70 claims across 32 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0699/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 98.0699 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 70 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/22/2005

NPI 1780684407

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

70 95% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

MIPS final score

98.0699/100 14.96990000000001% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maine

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Maine providers

Maine providers

Nephrology Physician share within Maine

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Maine

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Nephrology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
98.0699/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 98.0699/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%98.1%
MIPS final score (Nephrology Physician) — 98.0699/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider practicing in ROCKPORT, Maine, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1780684407. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 6 GLEN COVE DRIVE, ROCKPORT, ME, 04856, with a listed phone of (843) 706-9955. NPI 1780684407 was issued on 07/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what OBERG-HIGGINS most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 70 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 32 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 98.0699/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 86.1398), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

6 GLEN COVE DRIVE
ROCKPORT, ME 04856

Provider Details

NPI 1780684407
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/22/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

98.0699
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
86.1398
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

70
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
32
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
195
Total Day Supply
5,841
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.63

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
16
Losartan Potassium
13

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Nephrology Physician Overview

How BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D.'s 70 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Maine

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maine, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as OBERG-HIGGINS.

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D.'s specialty?
BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in ROCKPORT, Maine. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. wrote 70 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 32 beneficiaries.
What is BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 98.0699/100 (Quality: 86.1398). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. located?
BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. is located at 6 GLEN COVE DRIVE, ROCKPORT, ME, 04856. Phone: (843) 706-9955.
What is BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D.'s NPI number?
BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780684407, issued on 07/22/2005.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. accept Medicare?
BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 70 Part D claims and 32 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D.'s credentials?
BARBARA OBERG-HIGGINS, M.D.'s NPI is 1780684407 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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