STEPHEN HIGHTOWER MD
NPI 1164516548
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Rio Rancho, NM

Q: What is Stephen Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Hightower is 1164516548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Q: What is Stephen Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Hightower was last updated on April 13, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since October 03, 2006PECOS Enrolled

4005 HIGH RESORT BLVD SE, RIO RANCHO, NM 87124(505) 462-6000(505) 462-8476 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 13, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Stephen Hightower Md NPPES

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

STEPHEN HIGHTOWER MD (NPI 1164516548) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (85-45) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164516548

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X

Provider Legal NameSTEPHEN HIGHTOWERCredential: MD

Location Address4005 HIGH RESORT BLVD SERio Rancho, NM 87124-5906

Mailing AddressPo Box 26666, Phs Provider EnrollmentAlbuquerque, NM 87125-6666 · (505) 923-6770 · Fax (505) 923-5354

Phone(505) 462-6000

Fax(505) 462-8476

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateApril 13, 2016

✔ NPI 1164516548 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0300X

License✔ Licensed in NM · 85-45

Definition

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 8545 (NM)

4005 HIGH RESORT BLVD SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare PIN$$$$$$$$$M

Medicaid35287NM

Medicare UPINC97835

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)

Stephen Hightower Md 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 87124 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

$166.80 typical visit price

range $54.26 – $166.80

Typical copayment $41.70 (range $13.56 – $41.70)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$96.38 typical visit price

range $17.00 – $135.35

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable oxygen contents, gaseous, 1 month's supply = 1 unit E0443

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$39.70 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers20 claims20 services$73.85 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

SHAE RAY

Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

4005 HIGH RESORT BLVD SE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124

Sandoval County (505) 462-6000

JENNIFER DELGADO FELIPA MD

Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)

4005 HIGH RESORT BLVD SE, INTERNAL MEDICINE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124

Sandoval County (505) 462-6000

REBECCA LYNN BOURBON P.A.-C

Physician Assistant

4005 HIGH RESORT BLVD SE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124

Sandoval County (505) 462-6000

HEATHER ANN BUNDRANT RN

Registered Nurse (Ambulatory Care)

4005 HIGH RESORT BLVD SE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124

Sandoval County (505) 864-5454

DAVID ALLEN ZARIKTA CNP

Nurse Practitioner

4005 HIGH RESORT BLVD SE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124

Sandoval County (505) 462-6000

DREW TOWLES

Pediatrics

4005 HIGH RESORT BLVD SE, PEDIATRICS
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124

Sandoval County (505) 462-6000

MARLENE EMBER-BARTOLOMEI CNP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

4005 HIGH RESORT BLVD SE, PMG HIGH RESORT 4005
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124

Sandoval County (505) 462-6000

DR. JONATHAN FORREST GOLDSTONE MD

Family Medicine

4005 HIGH RESORT BLVD SE
RIO RANCHO, NM 87124

Sandoval County (505) 462-6000

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 Stephen Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephen Hightower is 1164516548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2006.

Where is Stephen Hightower located?

Stephen Hightower practices at 4005 High Resort Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124. The listed phone number is (505) 462-6000.

What is Stephen Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Stephen Hightower enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephen Hightower was last updated on April 13, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.