Dr Richard Russell Hightower Jr, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Pooler, GA

Dr Richard Russell Hightower Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Pooler, Georgia. He went to Memphis Hospital Medical College and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Privia Medical Group Of Georgia Llc and his current practice location is 1000 Towne Center Blvd Bldg 1200, Pooler, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (912) 748-2280.

Dr Richard Russell Hightower Jr is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 39367) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1487652285.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Russell Hightower Jr, MD
1000 Towne Center Blvd Bldg 1200,
Pooler, GA 31322-4129
(912) 748-2280
(912) 748-4988

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Russell Hightower Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience31 Years
Location1000 Towne Center Blvd Bldg 1200, Pooler, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard Russell Hightower Jr attended and graduated from Memphis Hospital Medical College in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487652285
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870552359
  • Enrollment ID: I20041008001158

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Russell Hightower Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487652285NPI-NPPES
000842861BMedicaidGA
925527OtherGABCBS
G39367MedicaidSC
P00168254OtherGARR MEDICARE
000842861CMedicaidGA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 39367 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Health Home HealthPooler, GAHome health agency
Candler HospitalSavannah, GAHospital
St Joseph's Hospital - SavannahSavannah, GAHospital
Candler Skilled Nursing UnitSavannah, GANursing home

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Privia Medical Group Of Georgia Llc4284951542332

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Richard Russell Hightower Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameSouthcoast Medical Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1467451922
PECOS PAC ID: 9032013271
Enrollment ID: O20040109000192
Entity NamePrivia Medical Group Of Georgia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013313857
PECOS PAC ID: 4284951542
Enrollment ID: O20150325000983

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Richard Russell Hightower Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard Russell Hightower Jr, MD
1000 Towne Center Blvd Bldg 1200,
Pooler, GA 31322-4129

Ph: (912) 748-2280
Dr Richard Russell Hightower Jr, MD
1000 Towne Center Blvd Bldg 1200,
Pooler, GA 31322-4129

Ph: (912) 748-2280

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