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Brian Norio Higa, OD

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Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

University of California, Berkeley Optometry (1993)

220 S Lyon Avenue Suite E
Hemet, CA 92543

(951) 929-3773

Brian Norio Higa, OD is an optometrist in Hemet, CA specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from University of California, Berkeley Optometry in 1993 and has 32 years of experience.

Office Locations

220 S Lyon Avenue Suite E
Hemet, CA 92543

(951) 929-3773

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2023

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fundus photography

In 2013, Brian Norio Higa, OD had a list price for fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated as an optometrist in Hemet, CA during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	134
eye procedures	39

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	51
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	15
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated as an optometrist in Hemet, CA during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	103
eye procedures	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	11
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	46

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	100
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	63

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	45

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	12
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated as an optometrist in Hemet, CA during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
eye procedures	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated as an optometrist in Hemet, CA during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	75
eye procedures	37

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and heart failure.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated as an optometrist in Hemet, CA during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	123
eye procedures	82

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	39
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	12
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated during 2019 were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated as an optometrist in Hemet, CA during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65
eye procedures	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	32
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	59
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated as an optometrist in Hemet, CA during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86
eye procedures	46

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	39

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated as an optometrist in Hemet, CA during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74
eye procedures	39

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	36
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	17
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and atrial fibrilation.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated as an optometrist in Hemet, CA during 2023 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55
eye procedures	23

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	15
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	28
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	12
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	26
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	60
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Brian Norio Higa, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated as an optometrist in Hemet, CA were eye procedures.

doctor visit	80
eye procedures	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	53
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	2
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	24
85 and over	5
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Brian Norio Higa, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Brian Norio Higa, OD graduated from University of California, Berkeley Optometry in 1993. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of California, Berkeley Optometry (1993)

Licensed In: California

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Brian Norio Higa, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Coopervision Inc.	$804 CVI Contact Lens $271	MyDay Contact Lens $182	Clariti Contact Lens $173	Multiple Brands Contact Lens $162	Non-Product Brand Specific $16
Shire North American Group Inc	$580 XIIDRA $575	$5
OPTOVUE, INC.	$559 xr $327	iVue $232
Dompe US, Inc.	$303 Oxervate $303
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$289 $289
Other	$1,759 ULTRA $312	TEARCARE(TM) (2.2) SYSTEM KIT $148	optilight $137	CEQUA $125	CERDELGA $113	Other $924

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,878
Gift	$183
Education	$162
Entertainment	$71

Biography

Dr. Brian Higa specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Hemet, CA. Dr. Higa has obtained a license to practice in California.

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2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

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2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2022

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2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD in 2023

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Brian Norio Higa, OD From 2013 - 2023

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