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KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM

Podiatrist in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. 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
865
Medicare Part D claims · 277 beneficiaries · Podiatrist avg: 304
MIPS score
76.1325/100
▼ 7 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$354.58
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM is a Podiatrist ([object Object]) practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 865 claims across 277 beneficiaries . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.1325/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $354.58 across 5 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM reported a CMS MIPS final score of 76.1325 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 865 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 11/09/2005

NPI 1588645352

Primary specialty

Podiatrist

Mid-sized

10,498 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

865 185% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 304

MIPS final score

76.1325/100 6.967500000000001% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Texas

How Podiatrist compares to other specialties among Texas providers

Texas providers

Podiatrist share within Texas

1. Podiatrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Podiatrist share within Texas

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Podiatrist national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
76.1325/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 76.1325/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Podiatrist) — 76.1325/100 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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KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM is a Podiatrist provider practicing in SAN ANTONIO, Texas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: DPM. NPI: 1588645352. 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.

KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Podiatrist provider holding DPM credentials at 8811 VILLAGE DR STE 150, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78217, with a listed phone of (210) 657-2644. NPI 1588645352 was issued on 11/09/2005. 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 865 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 277 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.7%. 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 76.1325/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 60.2943), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Podiatrist is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,498 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 304 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

8811 VILLAGE DR STE 150
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78217

Provider Details

NPI 1588645352
Specialty Podiatrist
Credentials DPM
Gender Male
NPI Issued 11/09/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

76.1325
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
60.2943
Quality
77
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK, INC
SAN ANTONIO, TX

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$355

Largest payer

Integra LifeSciences Corporation

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.

License & disciplinary context — Texas TMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM. To verify KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM's current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases

TMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

865
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
277
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
895
Total Day Supply
22,132
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
127 (14.7% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
191

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.20
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 57, 65-74: 140, 75-84: 66, 85+: 14

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
161
Terbinafine Hcl
108
Doxycycline Hyclate
90
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
52
Mupirocin
50
Meloxicam
47
Celecoxib
41
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
40
Tramadol Hcl
40
Lidocaine-Prilocaine
Lidocaine/Prilocaine
39

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

Podiatrist Overview

How KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM fits within the Podiatrist landscape nationally.

10,498
Podiatrist Providers in US
54
States with Podiatrist
304
Avg Claims per Provider

KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM's 865 claims are above the specialty average of 304.

Nearby Podiatrist Providers in Texas

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

Compare Podiatrist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM's specialty?
KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM specializes in Podiatrist and practices in SAN ANTONIO, Texas. Credentials: DPM.
How much does KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM wrote 865 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 277 beneficiaries.
What is KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM's Medicare quality score?
KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 76.1325/100 (Quality: 60.2943). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM located?
KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM is located at 8811 VILLAGE DR STE 150, SAN ANTONIO, TX, 78217. Phone: (210) 657-2644.
What is KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM's NPI number?
KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588645352, issued on 11/09/2005.
Does KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM prescribe opioids?
Yes, KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM had 127 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 14.7%.
How many Podiatrist providers are there in the US?
There are 10,498 Podiatrist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Podiatrist provider writes 304 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Terbinafine Hcl, Doxycycline Hyclate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM accept Medicare?
KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM appears in CMS Medicare data with 865 Part D claims and 277 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM's credentials?
KEVIN HIGGINS, DPM's NPI is 1588645352 with credentials DPM. 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.

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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