DR. MICHAEL DEAN HIGHTOWER M.D.
NPI 1184752131
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Raleigh, NC
About Dr. Michael Dean Hightower M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. MICHAEL DEAN HIGHTOWER M.D. (NPI 1184752131) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Raleigh, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2007-01581) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine (1986).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Other Identifiers 4
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Michael Dean Hightower M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Michael Hightower reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Raleigh, NC 27614
- Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
- 997 clinicians in this Medicare group
Clyde, NC 28721
- Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
- 456 clinicians in this Medicare group
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 27614 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
RALEIGH, NC 27614
RALEIGH, NC 27614
RALEIGH, NC 27614
RALEIGH, NC 27614
RALEIGH, NC 27614
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 Michael Hightower's NPI number?
The NPI number for Michael Hightower is 1184752131. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 1, 2007.
Where is Michael Hightower located?
Michael Hightower practices at 10000 Falls Of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27614. The listed phone number is (919) 350-1380.
What is Michael Hightower's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.
Is Michael Hightower enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Michael Hightower is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Michael Hightower's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Michael Hightower reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Wakemed Specialists Group, LLC (Raleigh, NC) and Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC (Clyde, NC). Each 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 Michael Hightower's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Michael Hightower accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Cigna Healthcare list Michael 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 Michael Hightower was last updated on April 23, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.
# Dr. Michael Dean Hightower, M.D. · NPI 1184752131
Obstetrics & Gynecology physician in Raleigh, North Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 1, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1184752131 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 1, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Obstetrics & Gynecology · taxonomy 207V00000X
- **State license:** 2007-01581 (North Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 10000 FALLS OF NEUSE RD, Raleigh, NC 27614-7838
- **Phone:** (919) 350-1380
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Wakemed Specialists Group, LLC (NPI 1013571405, Raleigh, NC); Dlp Western Carolina Physician Practices LLC (NPI 1932925062, Clyde, NC) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine, class of 1986
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** April 23, 2024
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 5909076 (NC); Other 4095791 (TN); Medicaid A440 (TN); and 1 more
---
Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1184752131) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.