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JONI HIGUERA, NP

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi. 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
36
Medicare Part D claims · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
What the federal data reveals: JONI HIGUERA, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 36 claims .

What stands out: JONI HIGUERA, NP filed 36 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

JONI HIGUERA, NP at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/17/2021

NPI 1790359685

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

36 97% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Mississippi

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers

Mississippi providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Mississippi

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology 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.

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JONI HIGUERA, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: NP. NPI: 1790359685. 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.

JONI HIGUERA, NP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding NP credentials at 6912 WASHINGTON AVE, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS, 39564, with a listed phone of (228) 818-9191. NPI 1790359685 was issued on 05/17/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HIGUERA 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 36 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $664 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

6912 WASHINGTON AVE
OCEAN SPRINGS, MS 39564

Provider Details

NPI 1790359685
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials NP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 05/17/2021

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

36
Total Claims
$664
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
60
Total Day Supply
1,624
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$664

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
3.74

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How JONI HIGUERA, NP fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

JONI HIGUERA, NP's 36 claims are below the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JONI HIGUERA, NP's specialty?
JONI HIGUERA, NP specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in OCEAN SPRINGS, Mississippi. Credentials: NP.
How much does JONI HIGUERA, NP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JONI HIGUERA, NP wrote 36 Medicare Part D claims totaling $664 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is JONI HIGUERA, NP located?
JONI HIGUERA, NP is located at 6912 WASHINGTON AVE, OCEAN SPRINGS, MS, 39564. Phone: (228) 818-9191.
What is JONI HIGUERA, NP's NPI number?
JONI HIGUERA, NP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790359685, issued on 05/17/2021.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does JONI HIGUERA, NP accept Medicare?
JONI HIGUERA, NP appears in CMS Medicare data with 36 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JONI HIGUERA, NP's credentials?
JONI HIGUERA, NP's NPI is 1790359685 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.

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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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