Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson, MD
- Medicare services, 2018
- 35
- Part D claims, 2018
- 11
- Industry payments
- $30
- Affiliated sites
- 5
- Medical groups
- 2
- Practice address
- 1809 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
- Practice phone
- Call (619) 234-8171
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
Logan Heights Family Health Center
FQHC - Main Site · San Diego, California
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Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson is an internist in San Diego, California
Dr. Higginson practices at Logan Heights Family Health Center in San Diego, California.
Dr. Higginson's NPI, 1114955879, was assigned on June 29, 2006. Dr. Higginson graduated from Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1999. Dr. Higginson holds California license A74420.
- NPI
- 1114955879NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- June 29, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (619) 234-8171
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Female
- Estimated age
- 53
- Medical school graduation
- 1999
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson practices at Logan Heights Family Health Center in San Diego, California
Dr. Higginson's primary practice is Logan Heights Family Health Center, at 1809 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113. The practice phone is (619) 234-8171.
- Logan Heights Family Health Center1809 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113Phone(619) 234-8171
Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data
Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson is affiliated with 5 sites of care and 2 medical groups
Dr. Higginson's primary practice is Logan Heights Family Health Center in San Diego, California. The medical group on file is Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation. Dmand AI also links Dr. Higginson to 2 more group practices and clinics, 1 ambulatory surgery center, 1 urgent care center and 1 medical group, each named with a free account. Dr. Higginson's employer is on file too: a community health center (fqhc).
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Dmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson's practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Higginson practices, 5 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| Logan Heights Family Health Center | Available with a free account |
| +4 more sites and 1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson is one of 16,751 internists in California
Internal medicine is Dr. Higginson's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207R00000X. Dr. Higginson is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Dr. Higginson is licensed in California.
Specialties and state licenses
- Internal medicine, CaliforniaPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists asthma, chronic anemia, chronic hypertension and tobacco use among the conditions Dr. Higginson treats.
Internists near Dr. Higginson
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson billed Medicare for 35 services in 2018
CMS data shows 35 Medicare services from Dr. Higginson across 1 procedure code in 2018, all of them office visits. Medicare paid $1,207 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.
Dr. Higginson's Medicare services by type, 2017 to 2018
- 2017
- 2018
- Office and hospital visits
- 2017: 452018: 3522%
Dr. Higginson compared with the California median for internists, 2018
- Dr. Higginson
- California median
- Medicare services
- 35vs 36190% below
- Part D claims
- 11vs 42197% below
Medians across 15,815 internists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Higginson's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2018
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson's patients have a median age of 62
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Higginson's median patient age at 62, with 58% women.
Dr. Higginson's patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 62
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women58%
- Men42%
Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data
Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims in 2018
In 2018, Dr. Higginson wrote 11 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 1 drug, with $10,143 in total drug cost. In 2017, CMS named 17 claims across 1 drug.
Dr. Higginson's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2018
CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.
Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2017 to 2018
- 2017
- 2018
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2017: 172018: 1135%
Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2018, 1 in 2017.
Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026
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Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson received $30 in industry payments in 2025
CMS Open Payments shows 1 general payment to Dr. Higginson from 1 drug or device company in 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Abbott Laboratories paid the most, $30.
Companies that paid Dr. Higginson the most, 2025 to 2025
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson graduated from Boonshoft School of Medicine
Dr. Higginson graduated from Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1999.
- Medical school
- Board certified in internal medicine
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson accepts plans from 2 insurance carriers
Dr. Higginson is in network with 2 carriers, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Plan types Dr. Higginson accepts, by number of carriers
- HMO2
- POS2
- PPO2
- EPO1
- Medicare1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel Data |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson's NPI number?
Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson's NPI number is 1114955879. It was assigned on June 29, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson?
Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson is an internist in San Diego, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Internal Medicine Physician (taxonomy code 207R00000X).
Where does Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson practice?
Dr. Higginson practices at 1809 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113. Dr. Higginson's primary practice is Logan Heights Family Health Center in San Diego, California. Dmand AI also links Dr. Higginson to 2 group practices and clinics, 1 ambulatory surgery center, 1 urgent care center and 1 medical group.
What is Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson's office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Higginson is (619) 234-8171.
What is Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson's medical license number?
Dr. Higginson holds California license A74420.
What medical group is Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson part of?
Dr. Higginson is linked to Emergency and Acute Care Medical Corporation. Dmand AI links Dr. Higginson to 1 more medical group.
Does Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Higginson billed Medicare for 35 services in 2018.
Is Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson board certified?
Yes. Dr. Higginson is board certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
What services does Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson bill to Medicare?
In 2018, Dr. Higginson's most billed Medicare services were office visit, established patient (99213).
Where did Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson go to medical school?
Dr. Higginson graduated from Boonshoft School of Medicine in 1999.
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What drugs does Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson prescribe most?
In 2018 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Higginson's most prescribed drugs by claims were Vimpat.
Has Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $30 in general payments to Dr. Higginson from 1 company from 2025 to 2025. The largest total came from Abbott Laboratories.
How long has Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson been practicing?
Dr. Higginson graduated from medical school in 1999, 27 years ago.
What insurance does Dr. Michelle Christine Higginson accept?
Dr. Higginson is in network with 2 carriers, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. HMO plans come from the most carriers, 2. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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