Claudine Higdon, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Psychiatry & Neurology

Claudine Higdon is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Glen Oaks, NY with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(718) 470-3510Glen Oaks, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 24 years in psychiatry & neurology, Claudine Higdon, MD is a long-established child & adolescent psychiatry specialist in Glen Oaks. A Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons graduate since 2002, she brings 24+ years of experience. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developm... CMS MIPS quality score: 91.25/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 50% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 65 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NYSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Glen Oaks24+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6895dNPPES updated 2007-07-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

7559 263rd St, Glen Oaks, NY 11004-1150

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in New York.

MIPS Score

2023

91.25/100

New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.7 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in New York

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Prescriptions Written

12

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $115

Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2002

    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

  2. 24 years in practice

    Experienced

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.

Taxonomy: 2084P0804X

Education & Training

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 2002)

Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With Claudine Higdon

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Claudine Higdon for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Glen Oaks required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Claudine Higdon

Dr. Higdon is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Glen Oaks, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 470-3510.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D. See Data Methodology.

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