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Deactivated NPI 1235579152 Deactivated / Inactive NPI Male Practitioner

Buster Ray Higgins

Speech-Language Pathologist • Poplar Bluff, MO

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Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status

According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Buster Higgins has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.

Registration / Start Date June 25, 2013
NPI Deactivation Date February 26, 2026
Total Practice Duration ~13 Years of Practice (2013 – 2026)

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Buster Higgins was a registered Speech-Language Pathologist practicing in Poplar Bluff, MO. Throughout an active medical career spanning 13 years, Buster Higgins provided care at the practice location at 1110 N WESTWOOD BLVD until profile deactivation on 2026-02-26.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1110 N Westwood Blvd

Poplar Bluff, MO 639013336

Telephone 5737857751
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Speech-Language Pathologist in Poplar Bluff, MO

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 13.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
44 Specialists

Practicing in Poplar Bluff, MO (5112 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Speech-Language Pathologist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 235Z00000X

State License MO 0110000

The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical impairments and disorders related to communication and swallowing in the areas of speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

11 Associated Practitioners
Sharon Scott , PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1003794942

Physical Therapist Assistant

Grace Norberry

Occupational Therapy Assistant

NPI 1194603498
Joyce White

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1295613453
Jordyn Shearrer

Specialist/Technologist - Speech-Language Assistant

NPI 1457271116
Blake Larkowski

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1619489796
Christie Risinger

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1679925853

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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NPI Profile Deactivated February 26, 2026

Record deactivated on February 26, 2026

NPI Profile Active June 25, 2013

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 25, 2013

Registered at 1110 N WESTWOOD BLVD, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 639013336 (Tel: 5737857751)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 25, 2013

Registered at 1110 N WESTWOOD BLVD, POPLAR BLUFF, MO 639013336 (Tel: 5737857751)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 25, 2013

Recorded as BUSTER HIGGINS

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 25, 2013

Speech-Language Pathologist (License #0110000 in MO)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 25, 2013

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235579152
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 25, 2013
Last Update: June 25, 2013
Deactivation Date: February 26, 2026

Mailing Address

1110 N Westwood Blvd

Poplar Bluff, MO 639013336

Phone: 5737857751

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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