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DR. KIMBERLY HIGHTOWER M.D.
NPI 1144220559
Pediatrics in Columbia, SC

Active since July 28, 2005PECOS Enrolled
4605 MONTICELLO RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 252-7001(803) 252-5219 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 7, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Kimberly Hightower M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. KIMBERLY HIGHTOWER M.D. (NPI 1144220559) is an individual pediatrics provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (23092) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144220559
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KIMBERLY HIGHTOWERCredential: M.D.
Location Address4605 MONTICELLO RDColumbia, SC 29203-4156
Mailing Address4605 Monticello RdColumbia, SC 29203-4156 · (803) 252-7001 · Fax (803) 252-5219
Phone(803) 252-7001
Fax(803) 252-5219
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 28, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 7, 2011
✔ NPI 1144220559 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 23092
Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

4605 MONTICELLO RD, Columbia, SC 29203
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Other Identifiers 2

Other124524Upin
Medicaid230921SC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Kimberly Hightower M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DAN ROBERT BODISON JR. MD
Pediatrics
4605 MONTICELLO RD, EAU CLAIRE COOPERATIVE HEALTH CENTER
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 252-7001
DR. STUART ARNIM HAMILTON MD
Pediatrics
4605 MONTICELLO RD, EAU CLAIRE COOPERATIVE HEALTH CENTER
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 252-5432
MERRY ANN IGNACIO MCKEOWN CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
4605 MONTICELLO RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 252-7001
EAU CLAIRE COOPERATIVE HEALTH CENTER, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
4605 MONTICELLO RD, BLDG A, STE.1
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 252-7001
MRS. RUBY M ALBERT MD
Pediatrics
4605 MONTICELLO RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 252-7001
MARY W KAYSE PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
4605 MONTICELLO RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 252-7001
JENNIFER ERVIN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4605 MONTICELLO RD
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 735-5590
EAU CLAIRE COOPERATIVE HEALTH CENTER, INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
4605 MONTICELLO RD, BLDG A, STE.3
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 754-0151

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Kimberly Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kimberly Hightower is 1144220559. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 28, 2005.

Where is Kimberly Hightower located?

Kimberly Hightower practices at 4605 Monticello Rd, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 252-7001.

What is Kimberly Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Kimberly Hightower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kimberly Hightower is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Kimberly Hightower accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and First Choice Next list Kimberly Hightower as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kimberly Hightower was last updated on April 7, 2011. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.