William Hightower, MD
NPI 1790972404 · Anesthesiology Physician · West Bloomfield, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Hightower, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in West Bloomfield, MI (NPI 1790972404).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790972404
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A101039 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
205 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 50 | $121 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 23 | $201 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 21 | $131 |
| Anesthesia for Exam of Colon Using an Endoscope00812 | 20 | $94 |
| Anesthesia for Retinal Surgery00145 | 17 | $170 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Correct Abnormal Heart Rhythm00410 | 17 | $96 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-26
- Last updated
- 2015-07-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Hightower's NPI number?
- William Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790972404, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Hightower's specialty?
- William Hightower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Hightower located?
- William Hightower's practice location on file with NPPES is 6777 W Maple Rd, West Bloomfield, MI 48322-3013.
- What is William Hightower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Hightower is (248) 325-1000.
- Does William Hightower accept Medicare?
- William Hightower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Hightower's NPI active?
- Yes — William Hightower's NPI (1790972404) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-07-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.