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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Kimberly Hightower's specialty?

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

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: October 18, 2026.

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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 Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kimberly Hightower reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Inc.

Same address

Podiatrist

4605 MONTICELLO RD STE 2, BUILDING B
Columbia, SC 29203

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
145 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1093093346 (803) 705-3172

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kimberly Hightower's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kimberly Hightower reassigns Medicare benefits to Eau Claire Cooperative Health Center, Inc. (Columbia, SC). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kimberly Hightower's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kimberly Hightower accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and UnitedHealthcare 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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.