Michael Higgison, APRN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Michael Higgison is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in New Britain, CT with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michael Higgison, APRN has been part of the New Britain medical community since 2006 in group practice. He has been in practice for 24+ years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have schizophrenia, anxiety, and mood disorders. CMS MIPS quality score: 95.33/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 47% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 94% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
100 Grand St Dept of Psychiatry, New Britain, CT 06052-2016
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 94% of doctors in Connecticut on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202395.33/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.7 pts)
Top 6% of MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.5%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
26
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
74
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,101
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $598k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Schizophrenia, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-24%) — less common here
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$216 received from industry
8 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Michael Higgison's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
24 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
100 Grand St, New Britain, CT 06052-2016
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Michael Higgison
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Higgison for follow-up consultations, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to New Britain 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 Michael Higgison
NPI records show Dr. Higgison as active with telehealth listed in New Britain, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (860) 224-5804.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Higgison
Practice Location
100 Grand St Dept of Psychiatry, New Britain, CT 06052-2016
Mailing Address
100 Grand St, New Britain, CT 06052-2016
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