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ERICA ELAINE HIGHTOWER FNP-C
NPI 1700456795
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Howe, TX

Active since June 30, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.15/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 W HANING ST STE A, HOWE, TX 75459(430) 362-2308(800) 615-5436 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: May 11, 2026, Jun 30, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Erica Elaine Hightower Fnp-c NPPES

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

ERICA ELAINE HIGHTOWER FNP-C (NPI 1700456795) is an individual family provider in Howe, Texas, licensed in Texas (1046327) and active in the NPI registry since June 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700456795
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameERICA ELAINE HIGHTOWERCredential: FNP-C
Location Address300 W HANING ST STE AHowe, TX 75459-4754
Mailing Address588 Hackberry RdVan Alstyne, TX 75495-2370 · (903) 820-2524 · Fax (800) 615-5436
Phone(430) 362-2308
Fax(800) 615-5436
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateMay 11, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1700456795 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
License✔ Licensed in TX · 1046327
300 W HANING ST STE A, Howe, TX 75459
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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

Erica Elaine Hightower Fnp-c 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 ID7810392404
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210819002006
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.
59 services49 patients
Colorectal cancer screening; fecal occult blood test, immunoassay, 1-3 simultaneous G0328
A fecal occult blood test is a screening tool for colorectal cancer. It checks for tiny amounts of blood in your stool that can't be seen with the naked eye. The immunoassay method can test 1-3 samples at once. This helps detect cancer early, when treatment is most effective.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75459 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
$84.92 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

78.15/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality82.66
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost44.52

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.

Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$6.09 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

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

MCCASLIN AND SONS, LLC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
300 W HANING ST STE A
HOWE, TX 75459
Grayson County (430) 362-2308

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 Erica Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Erica Hightower is 1700456795. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2021.

Where is Erica Hightower located?

Erica Hightower practices at 300 W Haning St Ste A, Howe, TX 75459. The listed phone number is (430) 362-2308.

What is Erica Hightower's specialty?

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

Is Erica Hightower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Erica 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 Erica Hightower accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Erica 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 Erica Hightower was last updated on May 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.