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DR. RICHARD RUSSELL HIGHTOWER M.D. NPI 1487652285


NPI Information

NPI: 1487652285
Provider Name: DR. RICHARD RUSSELL HIGHTOWER, M.D.
Classification: Family Medicine - 207Q00000X
Entity Type: Individual

PECOS Registration: Yes

Address:
1000 TOWNE CENTER BLVD BLDG 1200
POOLER, GA
ZIP 31322
Phone: (912) 748-2280
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DR. Richard Russell Hightower, M.D. is a family medicine in Pooler, GA with 31 years of experience. The provider is family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity. DR. Richard Russell Hightower, M.D. NPI is 1487652285. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: MEMPHIS HOSPITAL MEDICAL COLLEGE
Graduation Year:1993

The provider's business location address is:

1000 TOWNE CENTER BLVD BLDG 1200
POOLER, GA
ZIP 31322-129
Phone: (912) 748-2280
Fax: (912) 748-4988

The NPI 1487652285 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

  • Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS:36415)
  • Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (HCPCS:80053)
  • Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test (HCPCS:85025)
  • Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS:83036)
  • Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (HCPCS:G0439)
  • Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention (HCPCS:96372)
  • Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS:81003)
  • Administration of influenza virus vaccine (HCPCS:G0008)
  • Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle (HCPCS:90662)
  • Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report (HCPCS:93000)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 7/14/2005 and was last updated on 2/1/2024.


Taxonomy Codes

The NPI record includes the healthcare provider taxonomy classification, state license number and state of licensure. The following information regarding the scope of practice of this provider is available:

No.Taxonomy CodeTaxonomy ClasificationTaxonomy SpecializationLicense NumberLicense StatePrimary
1207Q00000XFamily Medicine39367GEORGIAYes

Other Identifiers

The following information regarding additional identifiers associated to this NPI record includes the other identifier number, identifier type, identifier state and issuer.

No.Other Provider IdentifierOther Provider Identifier TypeOther Provider Identifier StateOther Provider Identifier Issuer
1000842861BMEDICAIDGEORGIA
2925527OTHERGEORGIABCBS
3G39367MEDICAIDSOUTH CAROLINA
4P00168254OTHERGEORGIARR MEDICARE
5000842861CMEDICAIDGEORGIA

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This page was last updated on: 4/28/2024

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