Christopher Hightower, NP
NPI 1649955873 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Eastman, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
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)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
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 .
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- 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.