NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Nutrition Education Nutritionist NPI 1982936373 RPH, CDOE
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Nutrition Education Nutritionist in North Kingstown, Rhode Island.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 2,300 in Nutrition Education Nutritionist, 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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What the federal data shows
Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE is a Nutrition Education Nutritionist in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.
- #145
- Nutrition Education Nutritionist rank among Rhode Island specialties
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE
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 1982936373), first enumerated 02/10/2010.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Not in federal data
Medicare Part D participation
No 2023 Medicare Part D prescribing volume appears in the CMS public file for this NPI (may reflect specialty, new enrollment, or non-prescribing role).
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Not in federal data
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1982936373 · Nutrition Education Nutritionist
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-NARROW · RX-NONE · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1982936373
- ENUM-MID 2010
- TAX-NARROW 2,300
- RX-NONE No Part D
- BOOK-THIN 11 in Rhode Island
- PHOTO-ENUM Fiona Mauricio · 2010
What does the federal data show about Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Nutrition Education Nutritionist
Specialty distribution in Rhode Island
How Nutrition Education Nutritionist compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Nutrition Education Nutritionist. Verify directly:
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 | 1982936373 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Nutrition Education Nutritionist |
| Credentials | RPH, CDOE |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/10/2010 |
Nutrition Education Nutritionist Overview
How Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE fits within the Nutrition Education Nutritionist landscape nationally.
2,300
Nutrition Education Nutritionist Providers in US
54
States with Nutrition Education Nutritionist
1,703
Avg Claims per Provider
Nationwide Nutrition Education Nutritionist peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Higgins, both outside Rhode Island so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2010)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Nutrition Education Nutritionist Providers in Rhode Island
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Higgins.
One of 11 Nutrition Education Nutritionist providers enrolled in Rhode Island, 5 are shown here.
Phyllis Freedman
RD
Providence, RI
Catherine Jarvie
RD LDN
Warwick, RI
Meredith Martin
BA, LMT, BCHN, CDSP
Middletown, RI
Debbie Mathieu
LDN
Pawtucket, RI
Nikki McPeak
RPH, CDOE, CVDOE
Kingston, RI
Compare Nutrition Education Nutritionist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE's specialty? ▼
Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE specializes in Nutrition Education Nutritionist and practices in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Credentials: RPH, CDOE.
Where is Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE located? ▼
Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE is located at 290 FORGE RD, North Kingstown, RI, 02852. Phone: (401) 885-2933.
What is Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE's NPI number? ▼
Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982936373, issued on 02/10/2010.
How many Nutrition Education Nutritionist providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 2,300 Nutrition Education Nutritionist providers across 54 states in the US. The average Nutrition Education Nutritionist provider writes 1,703 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE accept Medicare? ▼
Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE's credentials? ▼
Tara Higgins, RPH, CDOE's NPI is 1982936373 with credentials RPH, CDOE. 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.
- 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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