James Stephen Hightower, - Medicare Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna) in Memphis, TN

James Stephen Hightower, is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered" in Memphis, Tennessee. He graduated from nursing school in 2018 and has 6 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna). He is a member of the group practice American Anesthesiology Of Tennessee Pc and his current practice location is 6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (901) 226-5000.

James Stephen Hightower is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number 24379) 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 1508371352.

Contact Information

James Stephen Hightower,
6019 Walnut Grove Rd,
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 226-5000
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Provider's Profile

Full NameJames Stephen Hightower
GenderMale
SpecialityCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (crna)
Experience6 Years
Location6019 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis, Tennessee
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:
  • James Stephen Hightower graduated from nursing school in 2018
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508371352
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/01/2017
  • Last Update Date: 07/10/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123370715
  • Enrollment ID: I20181009003469

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for James Stephen Hightower such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508371352NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
163WC0200XRegistered Nurse - Critical Care Medicine 891288 (Mississippi)Secondary
367500000XNurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered 24379 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Memorial HospitalMemphis, TNHospital
Baptist Memorial Hospital DesotoSouthaven, MSHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
American Anesthesiology Of Tennessee Pc9931001922370

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. James Stephen Hightower allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAmerican Anesthesiology Of Tennessee Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1609822998
PECOS PAC ID: 9931001922
Enrollment ID: O20040713001364

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. James Stephen Hightower 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
James Stephen Hightower,
4106 Chaucer Cv,
Southaven, MS 38672-8121

Ph: (662) 822-1494
James Stephen Hightower,
6019 Walnut Grove Rd,
Memphis, TN 38120

Ph: (901) 226-5000

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