Physician Profile
Richard R. Hightower, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hightower
Based in Pooler, GA, Richard R. Hightower, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family medicine. Richard graduated from Memphis Hospital Medical College in 1993. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 9,262 services to 3,802 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, and complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (912) 748-2280
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1000 TOWNE CENTER BLVD BLDG 1200
Pooler, GA 31322
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
- Acid reflux
- IBS
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,262 services · 3,802 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
879 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
970 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
764 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
749 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Ldl cholesterol level | Lab test | 83721 |
709 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
706 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury | Lab test | 82570 |
645 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Urine microalbumin (protein) level | Lab test | 82043 |
633 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
584 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
546 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 2
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.
Other family doctors in Pooler 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 9 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at Memphis Hospital Medical College 1
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in GA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard R. Hightower's specialty?
Richard R. Hightower is a family doctor in Pooler, GA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard R. Hightower?
Richard R. Hightower is listed at 1000 Towne Center Blvd Bldg 1200, Pooler, GA 31322. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard R. Hightower?
The number on file is (912) 748-2280. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard R. Hightower?
Richard R. Hightower's National Provider Identifier is 1487652285. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Richard R. Hightower's education?
Richard R. Hightower attended Memphis Hospital Medical College, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard R. Hightower have?
Richard R. Hightower has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Richard R. Hightower known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard R. Hightower performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard R. Hightower's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard R. Hightower. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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