Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Gregory Hightower, PAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant · Decatur, GA

  • NPI 1538109541
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2701 N Decatur RD
Decatur, GA 300335918
(678) 514-1991
fax (678) 514-1992
Mailing address
Po Box 551420
Fort Lauderdale, FL 333551420

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 20, 2013
Specialty taxonomy
367H00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #001786
Medicaid
GA #100001571A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1538109541. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
63
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$12,222
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 24 24 $151
00797 Anesthesia for procedure on stomach for weight loss 13 13 $236
00862 Anesthesia for procedure on upper urinary tubes or removal of kidney for transplant 13 13 $192
00865 Anesthesia for extensive removal of prostate 13 13 $233

In context: peer comparison

Among 9 peers in Decatur Anesthesiologist Assistant, average services per provider: 19. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$116
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 3 $57.76
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $29.38
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $19.25
Ambu INC. 1 $9.86

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$116

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Gregory Hightower's medical specialty?
Dr. Gregory Hightower practices Anesthesiologist Assistant in Decatur, GA.
Where does Dr. Gregory Hightower practice?
Dr. Gregory Hightower practices at 2701 N Decatur RD, Decatur, GA 300335918. Office phone: 6785141991.
What is Dr. Gregory Hightower's NPI?
Dr. Gregory Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538109541, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Gregory Hightower commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen (HCPCS 00840); Anesthesia for procedure on stomach for weight loss (HCPCS 00797); Anesthesia for procedure on upper urinary tubes or removal of kidney for transplant (HCPCS 00862). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.