David Hightower, M.D.
NPI 1720089527 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Boise, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Hightower, M.D. is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Boise, ID (NPI 1720089527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720089527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- M-9719 (ID)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
37 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 21 | $161 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 16 | $111 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $111–$161 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$40 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
- 2005-08-03
- Last updated
- 2024-06-25
- Certified
- 2024-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Hightower's NPI number?
- David Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720089527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Hightower's specialty?
- David Hightower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Hightower located?
- David Hightower's practice location on file with NPPES is 190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712-6241.
- What is David Hightower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Hightower is (208) 381-8748.
- Does David Hightower accept Medicare?
- David Hightower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Hightower's NPI active?
- Yes — David Hightower's NPI (1720089527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.