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MRS. STEPHANIE JOY HIGHTOWER FNP-BC
NPI 1629261342
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Murrells Inlet, SC

Active since August 27, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
4181 HIGHWAY 17, MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576(843) 652-3600(843) 652-3602 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 12, 2025, Mar 21, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Mrs. Stephanie Joy Hightower Fnp-bc NPPES

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

MRS. STEPHANIE JOY HIGHTOWER FNP-BC (NPI 1629261342) is an individual family provider in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (18163) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629261342
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. STEPHANIE JOY HIGHTOWERCredential: FNP-BC
Location Address4181 HIGHWAY 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576-5019
Mailing AddressPo Box 421718Georgetown, SC 29442-4203 · (843) 527-7000
Phone(843) 652-3600
Fax(843) 652-3602
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateAugust 27, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1629261342 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 18163✔ Licensed in KY · 5286P
4181 HIGHWAY 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid2780389OH
Medicaid3810011174WV
Other2007005105OH · Ancc

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Stephanie Joy Hightower Fnp-bc 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 ID3274617444
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130830000777
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
421 services303 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
329 services174 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number420004
Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Georgetown, SC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420020
Location606 Black River Rd Drawer 1718Georgetown, SC 29440 · Georgetown County
Emergency services

Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Murrells Inlet, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420098
Location4070 Hwy 17Murrells Inlet, SC 29576 · Horry County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29576 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
$83.18 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $20.79 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Capecitabine, oral, 500 mg J8521
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier15 claims728 services$0.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 11

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

KATIE NEWTON KENNEDY DO
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4181 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Georgetown County (843) 652-3600
JUDITH SARAH GRIMM FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
4181 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Georgetown County (843) 652-3600
TAMARA NOEL BOWMAN APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
4181 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Georgetown County (843) 652-3600
COASTAL CAROLINA BREAST CENTER LLC
Surgery
4181 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Georgetown County (843) 651-3308
GRETCHEN A MEYER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
4181 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Georgetown County (843) 652-3600
MRS. KRISTYN MARIE GERROL FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
4181 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Georgetown County (843) 651-3308
TAMA HARRELL LMSW
Social Worker
4181 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Georgetown County (843) 652-6607
GEORGETOWN PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES, LLC
Surgery
4181 HIGHWAY 17
MURRELLS INLET, SC 29576
Georgetown County (843) 651-3308

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 Stephanie Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Stephanie Hightower is 1629261342. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 27, 2007.

Where is Stephanie Hightower located?

Stephanie Hightower practices at 4181 Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. The listed phone number is (843) 652-3600.

What is Stephanie Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Stephanie Hightower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Stephanie 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 Stephanie Hightower accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next and Molina Healthcare list Stephanie 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 Stephanie Hightower affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Stephanie Hightower is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, Tidelands Georgetown Memorial Hospital and Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Stephanie Hightower was last updated on November 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.