BIANCA CAMILLE HIGHTOWER DNP,APRN CRNA
NPI 1407707243
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Corpus Christi, TX

Active since February 06, 2026Accepts Medicare Assignment
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412(361) 761-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Bianca Camille Hightower Dnp,aprn Crna NPPES

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

BIANCA CAMILLE HIGHTOWER DNP,APRN CRNA (NPI 1407707243) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (1224042) and active in the NPI registry since February 2026. She is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center,the, maintains a secondary practice location in Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of Other (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1407707243
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBIANCA CAMILLE HIGHTOWERCredential: DNP,APRN CRNA
Location Address7101 S PADRE ISLAND DRCorpus Christi, TX 78412-4913
Mailing Address6625 N, State Highway 161, Suite 200Irving, TX 75038 · (440) 781-8866
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 28, 2026
✔ NPI 1407707243 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1224042
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR, Corpus Christi, TX 78412

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13315 S Alameda StCorpus Christi, TX 78411-1820 · Phone (361) 761-1000

Accepted 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

Bianca Camille Hightower Dnp,aprn Crna 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 ID1456828474
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260428001394

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Anesthesiology
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR
Corpus Christi, TX 78412
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 740 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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Corpus Christi Medical Center,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450788
Location6629 Woodridge RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78414 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78412 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412
Internal Medicine
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR, CCMC - GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION OFFICE
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412
Internal Medicine
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR, GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION DEPT.
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412
Emergency Medicine
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412
General Acute Care Hospital
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
7101 S PADRE ISLAND DR
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78412

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 Bianca Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bianca Hightower is 1407707243. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2026.

Where is Bianca Hightower located?

Bianca Hightower practices at 7101 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. The listed phone number is (361) 761-1000.

What is Bianca Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Bianca Hightower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bianca 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 Bianca Hightower's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bianca Hightower reassigns Medicare benefits to Northstar Anesthesia III PA (Corpus Christi, TX). 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 Bianca Hightower's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bianca Hightower accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Bianca 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 Bianca Hightower affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Bianca Hightower is affiliated with Corpus Christi Medical Center,the.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bianca Hightower was last updated on February 6, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.