Kimberly Hightower, M.D.
NPI 1144220559 · Pediatrics Physician · Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kimberly Hightower, M.D. is a Pediatrics Physician provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1144220559).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144220559
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23092 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 across 3 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-28
- Last updated
- 2011-04-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kimberly Hightower's NPI number?
- Kimberly Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144220559, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kimberly Hightower's specialty?
- Kimberly Hightower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kimberly Hightower located?
- Kimberly Hightower's practice location on file with NPPES is 4605 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203-4156.
- What is Kimberly Hightower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kimberly Hightower is (803) 252-7001.
- Does Kimberly Hightower accept Medicare?
- Kimberly Hightower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kimberly Hightower's NPI active?
- Yes — Kimberly Hightower's NPI (1144220559) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-04-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.