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ELAINA HIGGINS, NP

Nurse Practitioner in CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee. 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
821
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Industry payments
$58.39
2 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

ELAINA HIGGINS, NP filed 821 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nurse Practitioner in CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee.

821
Part D claims, 2023
$58.39
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ELAINA HIGGINS, NP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

821 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ELAINA HIGGINS, NP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/13/2007

NPI 1427181015

Primary specialty

Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

87,227 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

821 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,084

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

1. Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nurse Practitioner share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ELAINA HIGGINS, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 1820 HAYNES ST, CLARKSVILLE, TN, 37043, with a listed phone of (931) 245-1500. NPI 1427181015 was issued on 03/13/2007. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what 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 821 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 54 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $46K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.8%. 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.

Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 87,227 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,084 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

1820 HAYNES ST
CLARKSVILLE, TN 37043

Provider Details

NPI 1427181015
Specialty Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/13/2007

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for ELAINA HIGGINS, NP. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$58

Largest payer

Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

821
Total Claims
$46K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,505
Total Day Supply
44,023
Generic Drug Cost
$23K
Opioid Claims
146 (17.8% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.87
Gender Split
70% female / 30% male
Age Distribution
<65: 23, 65-74: 20, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ELAINA HIGGINS, NP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
61
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
59
Lisinopril
34
Tizanidine Hcl
34
Promethazine Hcl
32
Oxycodone Hcl
26
Levothyroxine Sodium
25
Omeprazole
23
Fluticasone Propionate
21
Losartan Potassium
21

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

Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ELAINA HIGGINS, NP fits within the Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

87,227
Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Nurse Practitioner
1,084
Avg Claims per Provider

ELAINA HIGGINS, NP's 821 claims are below the specialty average of 1,084.

Nearby Nurse Practitioner Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ELAINA HIGGINS, NP's specialty?
ELAINA HIGGINS, NP specializes in Nurse Practitioner and practices in CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: NP.
How much does ELAINA HIGGINS, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ELAINA HIGGINS, NP wrote 821 Medicare Part D claims totaling $46K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
Where is ELAINA HIGGINS, NP located?
ELAINA HIGGINS, NP is located at 1820 HAYNES ST, CLARKSVILLE, TN, 37043. Phone: (931) 245-1500.
What is ELAINA HIGGINS, NP's NPI number?
ELAINA HIGGINS, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427181015, issued on 03/13/2007.
Does ELAINA HIGGINS, NP prescribe opioids?
Yes, ELAINA HIGGINS, NP had 146 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 17.8%.
How many Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 87,227 Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,084 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ELAINA HIGGINS, NP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ELAINA HIGGINS, NP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ELAINA HIGGINS, NP accept Medicare?
ELAINA HIGGINS, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 821 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ELAINA HIGGINS, NP's credentials?
ELAINA HIGGINS, NP's NPI is 1427181015 with credentials NP. 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.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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