NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner NPI 1265456156 MSN, PMHNP
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Phoenix, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 44,928 in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
44
Medicare Part D claims · 14 beneficiaries · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner avg: 895
What the federal data shows
Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP filed 44 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Phoenix, Arizona.
- 44
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥0th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP
Bare NPI registry listing — limited federal enrichment beyond basic enumeration. Verify all credentials with official sources.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1265456156), first enumerated 07/26/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 44 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1265456156 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-TRACE · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1265456156
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MID 45K Psychiatric/Mental Health
- RX-TRACE 44
- BOOK-LIGHT 1,505 in Arizona
- PHOTO-ENUM Rebekah Alpert-Miller · 2006
Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
44 ≥ 0th percentile 0% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
What does the federal data show about Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
44 95% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1265456156 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | MSN, PMHNP |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 07/26/2006 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
44
Total Claims
$7K
Total Drug Cost
14
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 98
- Total Day Supply
- 2,888
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 53.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
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Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP fits within the Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
44,928
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
895
Avg Claims per Provider
Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP's 44 claims are below the specialty average of 895.
Nationwide Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Higgins, both outside Arizona so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Higgins.
One of 1,505 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers enrolled in Arizona, 5 are shown here.
Stella Abaaba
PMHNP-BC
Phoenix, AZ
Kamani Abarikwu
PMHNP-BC
Prescott, AZ
Jill Abernathy-Wilke
PMHNP
Chandler, AZ
Doyinsola Abikoye
NP
Phoenix, AZ
Ghassan Abuelian
PMHNP
Scottsdale, AZ
Compare Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP's specialty? ▼
Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP specializes in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and practices in Phoenix, Arizona. Credentials: MSN, PMHNP.
How much does Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP wrote 44 Medicare Part D claims totaling $7K in drug costs for 14 beneficiaries.
Where is Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP located? ▼
Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP is located at 10220 W. 31ST AVE, Phoenix, AZ, 85051. Phone: (602) 997-2233.
What is Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP's NPI number? ▼
Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265456156, issued on 07/26/2006.
How many Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 44,928 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider writes 895 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP accept Medicare? ▼
Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 44 Part D claims and 14 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP's credentials? ▼
Carissa Higgins, MSN, PMHNP's NPI is 1265456156 with credentials MSN, PMHNP. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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