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CARLA RENEE HIGHTOWER MD
NPI 1265480826
Anesthesiology in Columbus, OH

Active since May 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
410 W 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43210(614) 293-8487(614) 293-8153 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 21, 2024, May 28, 2023, Feb 23, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Carla Renee Hightower Md NPPES

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

CARLA RENEE HIGHTOWER MD (NPI 1265480826) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.083968) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System, and is a graduate of Other (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265480826
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCARLA RENEE HIGHTOWERCredential: MD
Location Address410 W 10TH AVEColumbus, OH 43210-1240
Mailing Address700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120Columbus, OH 43202-1559 · (614) 293-8487 · Fax (614) 293-8153
Phone(614) 293-8487
Fax(614) 293-8153
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateMay 5, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 27, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1265480826 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.083968
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
410 W 10TH AVE, Columbus, OH 43210
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc., CareSource.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Carla Renee Hightower Md 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.

PECOS PAC ID8123003282
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040622001324
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ohio State University State Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbus, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number360085
Location410 West 10th AvenueColumbus, OH 43210 · Franklin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

LARA L. VANHUYSEN C.R.N.A.
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-8487
LAUREN TALANDA-FATH SOUTHERLAND M.D.
Emergency Medicine
410 W 10TH AVE, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-8305
RAFAL KOPANCZYK DO
Anesthesiology
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-8487
RACHEL MARIE ASHWORTH CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-8487
ADAM T. RAMEY MD
Hospitalist
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-7499
DR. AMY ELIZABETH SCHULTZ PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
410 W 10TH AVE, 368 DOAN HALL
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 366-6754
MAYA HARARY MD
Neurological Surgery
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-8714
NICOLE L HESS APRN-CNP
Nurse Practitioner
410 W 10TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43210
Franklin County (614) 293-9600

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 Carla Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carla Hightower is 1265480826. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2006.

Where is Carla Hightower located?

Carla Hightower practices at 410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210. The listed phone number is (614) 293-8487.

What is Carla Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Carla Hightower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carla 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.

What insurance does Carla Hightower accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and CareSource list Carla 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.

Is Carla Hightower affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carla Hightower is affiliated with Ohio State University State Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carla Hightower was last updated on February 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.