Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Michael W Higgins, O.D.
Optometrist in Butler, PA · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1740242981
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Michael W Higgins
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address Stirling Eyecare Center, 166 Point Plaza, Butler, PA, 16001
Phone (724) 285-2618
Fax (724) 285-7507
Enumeration date Apr 4, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Apr 29, 2024
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| U34030 | Other | PA | UPIN |
| 490600 | Other | PA | AETNA PROVIDER ID# |
| HI79266 | Other | PA | HIGHMARK ID # |
| 410040112 | Other | PA | RR MEDICARE |
| OEG001084 | Other | PA | STATE LICENSE |
| 307056 | Other | PA | UPMC |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Michael Higgins practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Butler, PA. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Michael Higgins?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Michael Higgins is 1740242981, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
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