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MRS. KANDICE KAMILLE HIGHTOWER NP
NPI 1568196012
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Chicago, IL

Active since July 11, 2022PECOS Enrolled
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60622(773) 868-6824 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 11, 2025, Jul 11, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Mrs. Kandice Kamille Hightower Np NPPES

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

MRS. KANDICE KAMILLE HIGHTOWER NP (NPI 1568196012) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209025463) and active in the NPI registry since July 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568196012
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameMRS. KANDICE KAMILLE HIGHTOWERCredential: NP
Location Address1044 N FRANCISCO AVEChicago, IL 60622-2743
Mailing Address802 Cromwell AveWestchester, IL 60154-2506 · (214) 923-6484
Phone(773) 868-6824
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1568196012 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 209025463
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · FamilyTaxonomy 363LF0000X · License 209025463 (IL)
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE, Chicago, IL 60622
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Mrs. Kandice Kamille Hightower Np 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kandice Hightower reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Talk Healthcare LLC
9.6 mi
Psychiatric/Mental Health
802 CROMWELL AVE
Westchester, IL 60154
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
NPI 1598644346 (214) 923-6484
Mental Health Specialty Group PA
624 mi
Mental Health
110 N CORCORAN ST FL 5
Durham, NC 27701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 107 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1801472634 (323) 205-7088
Grow Healthcare Group PA
1,191 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 581 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

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 60622 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

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.

HUMBOLDT PARK HEALTH
Psychiatric Unit
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
CHICAGO PAIN MEDICINE CENTER
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 868-6824
DR. ATUL KUMAR NANDA MD
Surgery
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
DR. ROBERT JUPITER MD
Family Medicine
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
RODY CHEHADE
Family Medicine
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
SYDNEY AIN RN, AGACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
FARHANA KHAN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200
CHRISTINE G HEATLEY
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60622
Cook County (773) 292-8200

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 Kandice Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kandice Hightower is 1568196012. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2022.

Where is Kandice Hightower located?

Kandice Hightower practices at 1044 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL 60622. The listed phone number is (773) 868-6824.

What is Kandice Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Kandice Hightower enrolled in Medicare?

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

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kandice Hightower's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kandice Hightower reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Talk Healthcare LLC (Westchester, IL), Mental Health Specialty Group PA (Durham, NC) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). 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 Kandice Hightower's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kandice Hightower accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Kandice 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 Kandice Hightower was last updated on April 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.