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BRETINA HIGHTOWER BS, MSW, LGSW
NPI 1386468106
Social Worker in Princeton, WV

Active since November 08, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
106 THORN ST, PRINCETON, WV 24740(304) 314-7501 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 5, 2025, Nov 8, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Bretina Hightower Bs, Msw, Lgsw NPPES

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

BRETINA HIGHTOWER BS, MSW, LGSW (NPI 1386468106) is an individual social worker in Princeton, West Virginia, licensed in West Virginia (BP00947231) and active in the NPI registry since November 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386468106
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NameBRETINA HIGHTOWERCredential: BS, MSW, LGSW
Location Address106 THORN STPrinceton, WV 24740-3560
Mailing Address106 Thorn StPrinceton, WV 24740-3560 · (304) 314-7501
Phone(304) 314-7501
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 5, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1386468106 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
License✔ Licensed in WV · BP00947231
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
106 THORN ST, Princeton, WV 24740
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Bretina Hightower Bs, Msw, Lgsw 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 ID6507372992
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250722004254
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 Bretina Hightower reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Bluestone Health Association, Inc.
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
106 THORN ST
Princeton, WV 24740
NPI 1003453317 (681) 282-5609

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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

BLUESTONE HEALTH ASSOCIATION, INC.
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
106 THORN ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Mercer County (681) 282-5609
ETHAN AARON MAY PRSS
Peer Specialist
106 THORN ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Mercer County (304) 314-7501
WANETA K CUNNINGHAM PRSS
Peer Specialist
106 THORN ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Mercer County (304) 314-7501
BRITTANY HOPE SHREWSBURY PA-C
Physician Assistant
106 THORN ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Mercer County (681) 282-5609
ROY MOORE
Peer Specialist
106 THORN ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Mercer County (304) 314-7501
KRISTY EAST PRSS
Peer Specialist
106 THORN ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Mercer County (304) 314-7501
TINA SANDERS
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
106 THORN ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Mercer County (304) 314-7500
REBECCA RIFFE MA, LSW
Social Worker
106 THORN ST
PRINCETON, WV 24740
Mercer County (304) 681-2825

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 Bretina Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bretina Hightower is 1386468106. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2024.

Where is Bretina Hightower located?

Bretina Hightower practices at 106 Thorn St, Princeton, WV 24740. The listed phone number is (304) 314-7501.

What is Bretina Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Bretina Hightower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bretina 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 organization bills Medicare for Bretina Hightower's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bretina Hightower reassigns Medicare benefits to Bluestone Health Association, Inc. (Princeton, WV). 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 Bretina Hightower's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bretina Hightower accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield West Virginia list Bretina 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 Bretina Hightower was last updated on September 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.