VERNORA D HIGHTOWER M.D.
NPI 1730143413
Pediatrics in Jacksonville, FL

Q: What is Vernora Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vernora Hightower is 1730143413. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2006.

Q: What is Vernora Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vernora Hightower was last updated on March 29, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.

Active since April 12, 2006

8117 POINT MEADOWS WAY, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256(904) 519-6555(904) 519-6550 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 29, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

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About Vernora D Hightower M.d. NPPES

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

VERNORA D HIGHTOWER M.D. (NPI 1730143413) is an individual pediatrics provider in Jacksonville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME125743) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730143413

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208000000X

Provider Legal NameVERNORA D HIGHTOWERCredential: M.D.

Location Address8117 POINT MEADOWS WAYJacksonville, FL 32256-9694

Mailing Address8117 Point Meadows WayJacksonville, FL 32256-9694 · (904) 519-6555 · Fax (904) 519-6550

Phone(904) 519-6555

Fax(904) 519-6550

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 12, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 29, 2016

✔ NPI 1730143413 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208000000X

License✔ Licensed in FL · ME125743

Definition

A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.

8117 POINT MEADOWS WAY, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH04231

Medicaid016278500FL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed and more.Insurance ›

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 Vernora Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vernora Hightower is 1730143413. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2006.

Where is Vernora Hightower located?

Vernora Hightower practices at 8117 Point Meadows Way, Jacksonville, FL 32256. The listed phone number is (904) 519-6555.

What is Vernora Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

What insurance does Vernora Hightower accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL) and Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and 2 other insurers list Vernora 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 Vernora Hightower was last updated on March 29, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.