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 .
- Primary practice
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6019 Walnut Grove RD
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 226-5000 - Additional location
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1500 W Poplar Ave
Collierville, TN 380170601
(901) 861-9000 - Additional location
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6225 Humphreys Blvd
Memphis, TN 381202373
(901) 227-9000 - Mailing address
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4106 Chaucer Cv
Southaven, MS 386728121
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
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.