Carolyn Highstone
NPI 1194431239 · Adult Health Nurse Practitioner · Charlotte, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carolyn Highstone is a Adult Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Charlotte, NC (NPI 1194431239).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194431239
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adult Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5017368 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
919 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 338 | $86 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 293 | $86 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, Additional 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99439 | 60 | $38 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 53 | $145 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 39 | $59 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 175 | 103 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 81 | 47 |
| Gabapentin | 66 | 41 |
| Omeprazole | 54 | 24 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 46 | 29 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 41 | 24 |
| Lidocaine | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$26 across 1 record (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
- 2023-01-23
- Last updated
- 2023-05-15
- Certified
- 2023-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carolyn Highstone's NPI number?
- Carolyn Highstone's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194431239, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carolyn Highstone's specialty?
- Carolyn Highstone is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adult Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Carolyn Highstone located?
- Carolyn Highstone's practice location on file with NPPES is 6429 Bannington Rd, Charlotte, NC 28226-1344.
- What is Carolyn Highstone's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carolyn Highstone is (704) 503-9338.
- Does Carolyn Highstone accept Medicare?
- Carolyn Highstone is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carolyn Highstone's NPI active?
- Yes — Carolyn Highstone's NPI (1194431239) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.