Derek Higgins, DNP - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Olathe, KS

Derek Higgins, DNP is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/mental Health" in Olathe, Kansas. He went to University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) and graduated in 2022 and has 3 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. He is a member of the group practice Johnson County Mental Health Center, Cottonwood Springs Physician Group Llc and his current practice location is 1125 W Spruce St, Olathe, Kansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (913) 826-4200.

Derek Higgins is licensed to practice in Kansas (license number 53-81570-052) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1538865308.

Contact Information

Derek Higgins, DNP
1125 W Spruce St,
Olathe, KS 66061-3123
(913) 826-4200
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Provider's Profile

Full NameDerek Higgins
GenderMale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience3 Years
Location1125 W Spruce St, Olathe, Kansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Derek Higgins attended and graduated from University Of Kansas School Of Med (kc/wich/sal) in 2022
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538865308
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/03/2023
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244603207
  • Enrollment ID: I20230222002958

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Derek Higgins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538865308NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LP0808XNurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/mental Health 53-81570-052 (Kansas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Johnson County Mental Health Center054715690333
Cottonwood Springs Physician Group Llc680019927417

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Derek Higgins allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameJohnson County Mental Health Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1174513444
PECOS PAC ID: 0547156903
Enrollment ID: O20051112000009
Entity NameCottonwood Springs Physician Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538533443
PECOS PAC ID: 6800199274
Enrollment ID: O20160119000290

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Derek Higgins is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Derek Higgins, DNP
1125 W Spruce St,
Olathe, KS 66061-3123

Ph: (913) 826-1533
Derek Higgins, DNP
1125 W Spruce St,
Olathe, KS 66061-3123

Ph: (913) 826-4200

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