2026 NPPES data Wound Care Registered Nurse NPI 1578841441 APRN
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SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN

Wound Care Registered Nurse in JACKSONVILLE, Arkansas. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 179 beneficiaries · Wound Care Registered Nurse avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
83%
generic claims · 17% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$134.65
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN is a Wound Care Registered Nurse ([object Object]) practicing in JACKSONVILLE, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 179 beneficiaries — 17% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $134.65 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What the federal data shows

SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN filed 1,166 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Wound Care Registered Nurse in JACKSONVILLE, Arkansas, prescribing 83% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
83%
generic prescribing
$134.65
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2011

NPI 1578841441

Primary specialty

Wound Care Registered Nurse

Niche

602 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,166 7% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,085

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Wound Care Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Wound Care Registered Nurse share within Arkansas

1. Wound Care Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Wound Care Registered Nurse share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Wound Care Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Wound Care Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Wound Care Registered Nurse) — 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).

SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN is a Wound Care Registered Nurse provider practicing in JACKSONVILLE, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1578841441. 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.

SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Wound Care Registered Nurse provider holding APRN credentials at 1400 BRADEN ST, JACKSONVILLE, AR, 72076, with a listed phone of (501) 241-1676. NPI 1578841441 was issued on 07/26/2011. 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 1,166 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 179 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $154K in drug spend, split 17% brand-name and 83% generic by claim count. 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.

Wound Care Registered Nurse is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 602 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,085 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

1400 BRADEN ST
JACKSONVILLE, AR 72076

Provider Details

NPI 1578841441
Specialty Wound Care Registered Nurse
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 07/26/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN 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.

ARCARE
CABOT, AR

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 SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$135

Largest payer

Paratek 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN — brand share 17.0%
Specialty average (est.)

17% brand-name claims vs 83% generic, on 1,166 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

1,166
Total Claims
$154K
Total Drug Cost
179
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,728
Total Day Supply
45,982
Brand vs Generic
17% brand / 83% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$132K
Generic Drug Cost
$22K
Antibiotic Claims
95

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
61.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
61% female / 39% male
Age Distribution
<65: 97, 65-74: 60, 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.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
80
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
55
Lisinopril
34
Ozempic
Semaglutide
34
Levothyroxine Sodium
32
Metoprolol Succinate
31
Amlodipine Besylate
27
Zolpidem Tartrate
26
Metformin Hcl
24
Diclofenac Sodium
20

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

Wound Care Registered Nurse Overview

How SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN fits within the Wound Care Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

602
Wound Care Registered Nurse Providers in US
54
States with Wound Care Registered Nurse
1,085
Avg Claims per Provider

SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN's 1,166 claims are above the specialty average of 1,085.

Nearby Wound Care Registered Nurse Providers in Arkansas

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

Compare Wound Care Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN's specialty?
SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN specializes in Wound Care Registered Nurse and practices in JACKSONVILLE, Arkansas. Credentials: APRN.
How much does SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN wrote 1,166 Medicare Part D claims totaling $154K in drug costs for 179 beneficiaries.
Where is SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN located?
SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN is located at 1400 BRADEN ST, JACKSONVILLE, AR, 72076. Phone: (501) 241-1676.
What is SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN's NPI number?
SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578841441, issued on 07/26/2011.
Does SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN's prescribing is 17% brand-name and 83% generic drugs by claim count, with $132K in brand drug costs.
How many Wound Care Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 602 Wound Care Registered Nurse providers across 54 states in the US. The average Wound Care Registered Nurse provider writes 1,085 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Albuterol Sulfate Hfa, Lisinopril. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN accept Medicare?
SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,166 Part D claims and 179 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN's credentials?
SUZANNE HIGGINS, APRN's NPI is 1578841441 with credentials APRN. 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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