Candace Hightower-Parks
NPI 1295358695 · Nurse Practitioner · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Candace Hightower-Parks is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1295358695).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295358695
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APN026668 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
5 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
83 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 32 | $71 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 19 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 19 | $100 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 13 | $131 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $71–$131 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 233 | 99 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 60 | 22 |
| Hydrocortisone | 59 | 47 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 56 | 17 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 54 | 12 |
| Metronidazole | 19 | 17 |
| Famotidine | 16 | — |
| Azathioprine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,053 across 18 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
Additional practice locations (4)
- 2986 Kate Bond RdBartlett, TN 38133Phone: (901) 820-7000Fax: (901) 820-7051
- 10238 Old Well TerCordova, TN 38016-0357Phone: (901) 292-3670
- 1417 Monroe AveMemphis, TN 38104Phone: (901) 296-9400Fax: (901) 272-0820
- 5959 Park AveMemphis, TN 38119Phone: (901) 765-1000Fax: (901) 765-1981
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-05-20
- Last updated
- 2025-01-27
- Certified
- 2025-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Candace Hightower-Parks's NPI number?
- Candace Hightower-Parks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295358695, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Candace Hightower-Parks's specialty?
- Candace Hightower-Parks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Candace Hightower-Parks located?
- Candace Hightower-Parks's practice location on file with NPPES is 1717 Kirby Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38120-4331.
- What is Candace Hightower-Parks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Candace Hightower-Parks is (901) 272-7200.
- Does Candace Hightower-Parks accept Medicare?
- Candace Hightower-Parks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Candace Hightower-Parks's NPI active?
- Yes — Candace Hightower-Parks's NPI (1295358695) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.