James Hightower
NPI 1508371352 · Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Hightower is a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1508371352).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508371352
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Certified Registered Nurse AnesthetistPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 891288 (MS)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
135 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 40 | $40 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Upper Abdomen00790 | 25 | $298 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 21 | $13 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 17 | $76 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Skin of Arms, Legs, and Front Body00400 | 16 | $155 |
| Anesthesia for Heart Artery Bypass Grafting on Heart-Lung Machine00567 | 16 | $611 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$611 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 6 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 (2)
- 1500 W Poplar AveCollierville, TN 38017-0601Phone: (901) 861-9000
- 6225 Humphreys BlvdMemphis, TN 38120-2373Phone: (901) 227-9000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-12-01
- Last updated
- 2018-07-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Hightower's NPI number?
- James Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508371352, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Hightower's specialty?
- James Hightower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is James Hightower located?
- James Hightower's practice location on file with NPPES is 6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, TN 38120.
- What is James Hightower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Hightower is (901) 226-5000.
- Does James Hightower accept Medicare?
- James Hightower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Hightower's NPI active?
- Yes — James Hightower's NPI (1508371352) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-07-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.