What is Christopher Hightower's NPI number?

Christopher Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649955873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.

What is Christopher Hightower's specialty?

Christopher Hightower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).

Where is Christopher Hightower located?

Christopher Hightower's practice location on file with NPPES is 840 Professional Center Dr, Eastman, GA 31023-6734.

What is Christopher Hightower's phone number?

The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Hightower is (478) 220-8929.

Does Christopher Hightower accept Medicare?

Christopher Hightower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.

Is Christopher Hightower's NPI active?

Yes — Christopher Hightower's NPI (1649955873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-14.

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Christopher Hightower, NP

NPI 1649955873 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Eastman, GA

Christopher Hightower, NP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Eastman, GA (NPI 1649955873).

Provider details

NPI number: 1649955873
Entity type: Individual
Primary specialty: Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Credential: NP
Sex: Male
Sole proprietor: No
License: APRN-NP278599 (GA)

Practice location

840 Professional Center Dr

Eastman, GA 31023-6734

Phone: (478) 220-8929

Fax: (478) 341-0401

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Mailing address

840 Professional Center Dr

Eastman, GA 31023-6734

Specialties & taxonomies

Family Nurse PractitionerPrimary363LF0000XLicense APRN-NP278599 (GA)
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)

Profile Score

Established profile(51/100 index)

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
126 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 methodology.

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	49	$69
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	22	$102
Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372	18	$9
Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442	13	$13
Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439	12	$94
Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444	12

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 59 distinct drugs on file.

Drug	Part D claims (2024)	Beneficiaries
Atorvastatin Calcium	92	27
Gabapentin	88	30
Pantoprazole Sodium	81	29
Potassium Chloride	65	18
Levothyroxine Sodium	63	19
Fluticasone Propionate	54	23
Valsartan	49	16

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$16 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.

Enumerated: 2023-06-15
Last updated: 2025-10-14
Certified: 2025-10-14

Frequently asked questions

What is Christopher Hightower's NPI number?: Christopher Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649955873, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
What is Christopher Hightower's specialty?: Christopher Hightower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
Where is Christopher Hightower located?: Christopher Hightower's practice location on file with NPPES is 840 Professional Center Dr, Eastman, GA 31023-6734.
What is Christopher Hightower's phone number?: The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Hightower is (478) 220-8929.
Does Christopher Hightower accept Medicare?: Christopher Hightower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
Is Christopher Hightower's NPI active?: Yes — Christopher Hightower's NPI (1649955873) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-14.

Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.

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	49	$69
Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214	22	$102
Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372	18	$9
Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442	13	$13
Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439	12	$94
Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444	12

Drug

Part D claims (2024)

Beneficiaries

Potassium Chloride

Fluticasone Propionate

Valsartan

Transparency — industry payments

Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.

$16 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)

Provider details

Practice location

Mailing address

Specialties & taxonomies

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments

Registry dates

Frequently asked questions

Specialties & taxonomies

Frequently asked questions

Profile Score

What this provider does (Medicare)

What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)

Transparency — industry payments