Stephen Hightower, MD
NPI 1164516548 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Rio Rancho, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Geriatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Hightower, MD is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Rio Rancho, NM (NPI 1164516548).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164516548
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8545 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-03
- Last updated
- 2016-04-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Hightower's NPI number?
- Stephen Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164516548, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Hightower's specialty?
- Stephen Hightower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Hightower located?
- Stephen Hightower's practice location on file with NPPES is 4005 High Resort Blvd Se, Rio Rancho, NM 87124-5906.
- What is Stephen Hightower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Hightower is (505) 462-6000.
- Does Stephen Hightower accept Medicare?
- Stephen Hightower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Hightower's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Hightower's NPI (1164516548) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.