Carla Hightower, MD
NPI 1265480826 · Anesthesiology Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carla Hightower, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1265480826).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265480826
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.083968 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 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
- 2006-05-05
- Last updated
- 2026-02-27
- Certified
- 2026-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carla Hightower's NPI number?
- Carla Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265480826, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carla Hightower's specialty?
- Carla Hightower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carla Hightower located?
- Carla Hightower's practice location on file with NPPES is 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210-1240.
- What is Carla Hightower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carla Hightower is (614) 293-8487.
- Does Carla Hightower accept Medicare?
- Carla Hightower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carla Hightower's NPI active?
- Yes — Carla Hightower's NPI (1265480826) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.