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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HIGHTOWER
John W Hightower, MD practises anesthesiology in Macon, GA. John is a 1991 graduate of Mercer University School of Medicine.
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What kind of doctor is Dr. Hightower?
Dr. Hightower is an anesthesiology in Macon, GA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ANESTHESIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hightower's address?
Dr. Hightower is listed at 777 HEMLOCK ST, Macon, GA 31201. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Hightower?
The number on file is (478) 633-1000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Hightower?
Dr. Hightower's National Provider Identifier is 1306814231. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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Where did Dr. Hightower train?
Dr. Hightower attended Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hightower have?
Dr. Hightower has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Hightower perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hightower provides treatments such as anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope and anesthesia for retinal surgery. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (478) 633-1000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
777 HEMLOCK ST
Macon, GA 31201
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
105 services · 100 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00731 |
32 |
| Anesthesia for retinal surgery | Anaesthesia | 00145 |
15 |
| Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine | Anaesthesia | 00670 |
13 |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra | Anaesthesia | 00910 |
12 |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope | Anaesthesia | 00811 |
11 |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen | Anaesthesia | 00790 |
11 |
| Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body | Anaesthesia | 00400 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other anesthesiology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other anesthesiology specialists in Macon 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1991 at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.