Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Hightower

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CMS: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)) · Critical Care Medicine Registered Nurse · Memphis, TN

  • NPI 1508371352
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 8 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6019 Walnut Grove RD
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 226-5000
Additional location
1500 W Poplar Ave
Collierville, TN 380170601
(901) 861-9000
Additional location
6225 Humphreys Blvd
Memphis, TN 381202373
(901) 227-9000
Mailing address
4106 Chaucer Cv
Southaven, MS 386728121

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2017 — 9 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 10, 2018
Year of graduation
2018 — 8 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
367500000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Tennessee #24379 · Mississippi #891288

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508371352. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
110
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$26,286
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00790 Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 42 42 $219
00567 Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine 16 16 $486
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 15 15 $41
00840 Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 14 14 $216
01270 Anesthesia for other procedure on artery of upper leg 12 12 $335
01924 Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries 11 11 $149

In context: peer comparison

Among 78 peers in this city , average services per provider: 31. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$116
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 2 $44.04
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 2 $32.04
ATRICURE, INC. 1 $22.54
Draeger Medical Systems, Inc 1 $17.30

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$116

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. James Hightower's medical specialty?
Dr. James Hightower practices Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. James Hightower practice?
Dr. James Hightower practices at 6019 Walnut Grove RD, Memphis, TN 38120. Office phone: 9012265000.
What is Dr. James Hightower's NPI?
Dr. James Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508371352, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Hightower accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Hightower accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Hightower commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (HCPCS 00790); Anesthesia for heart artery bypass grafting on heart-lung machine (HCPCS 00567); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.