Stephanie Hightower, FNP-BC
NPI 1629261342 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Murrells Inlet, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephanie Hightower, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Murrells Inlet, SC (NPI 1629261342).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629261342
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5286P (KY)
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
18 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
750 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 | 421 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 329 | $79 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $56–$79 (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 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | 59 | 27 |
| Hydroxyurea | 28 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 27 | 19 |
| Potassium Chloride | 25 | 17 |
| Diphenoxylate Hcl/Atropinebrand: Diphenoxylate-Atropine | 19 | 14 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 17 | 11 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$117 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 (4)
- 2405 N Fraser StGeorgetown, SC 29440-7764Phone: (843) 545-7274Fax: (843) 545-8315
- 606 Black River RdGeorgetown, SC 29440-3304Phone: (843) 527-7000Fax: (843) 520-8403
- 1220 21st Ave NMyrtle Beach, SC 29577-7401Phone: (843) 652-8300Fax: (843) 652-8301
- 8121 Rourk StMyrtle Beach, SC 29572-4128Phone: (843) 692-5000Fax: (843) 692-5010
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-27
- Last updated
- 2025-11-12
- Certified
- 2025-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephanie Hightower's NPI number?
- Stephanie Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629261342, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephanie Hightower's specialty?
- Stephanie Hightower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Stephanie Hightower located?
- Stephanie Hightower's practice location on file with NPPES is 4181 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5019.
- What is Stephanie Hightower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephanie Hightower is (843) 652-3600.
- Does Stephanie Hightower accept Medicare?
- Stephanie Hightower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephanie Hightower's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephanie Hightower's NPI (1629261342) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.