Robert Hightower, DO
NPI 1861425878 · Internal Medicine Physician · Cushing, OK
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Robert Hightower, DO is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Cushing, OK (NPI 1861425878).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861425878
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3199 (OK)
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
19 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
4,100 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,614 | $122 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 1,046 | $14 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 321 | $9 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 188 | $71 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 137 | $126 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians and |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 206 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 999 | 131 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 839 | 140 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 771 | 178 |
| Gabapentin | 718 | 132 |
| Furosemide | 560 | 113 |
| Potassium Chloride | 513 | 124 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,443 across 77 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2014-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Robert Hightower's NPI number?
- Robert Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861425878, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Robert Hightower's specialty?
- Robert Hightower is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Robert Hightower located?
- Robert Hightower's practice location on file with NPPES is 1025 E 2nd St, Cushing, OK 74023-4136.
- What is Robert Hightower's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Robert Hightower is (918) 225-3627.
- Does Robert Hightower accept Medicare?
- Robert Hightower is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Robert Hightower's NPI active?
- Yes — Robert Hightower's NPI (1861425878) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.