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GEORGE KIMET HIGHTOWER
NPI 1881014652
Dermatology in San Diego, CA

Active since April 21, 2014PECOS Enrolled
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, SAN DIEGO, CA 92123(858) 966-6795 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 4, 2021, Aug 9, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About George Kimet Hightower NPPES

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

GEORGE KIMET HIGHTOWER (NPI 1881014652) is an individual dermatology provider in San Diego, California, licensed in California (A156244) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881014652
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE KIMET HIGHTOWER
Location Address3030 CHILDRENS WAYSan Diego, CA 92123-4232
Mailing AddressPo Box 232410San Diego, CA 92193-2410
Phone(858) 966-6795
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 21, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 4, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 4, 2021
✔ NPI 1881014652 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A156244
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Also ListedDermatology · Pediatric DermatologyTaxonomy 207NP0225X · License A156244 (CA)
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, San Diego, CA 92123
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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 (PECOS)

George Kimet Hightower 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 92123 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
$94.87 typical visit price
range $62.10 – $184.71
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $15.52 – $46.17)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$76.87 typical visit price
range $20.62 – $151.42
Typical copayment $19.21 (range $5.15 – $37.85)
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.

DR. STEPHANIE LEONARD MEASURES MD
Allergy & Immunology
3030 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-5961
DR. STEVEN ALEXANDER BUREKHOVICH MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
3030 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-6789
ERIC WILLIAM EDMONDS MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, SUITE 410
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-6789
CHILDREN'S SPECIALISTS OF SAN DIEGO - DIV OF OPTH
Ophthalmology
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, SUITE 109
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 309-7701
ANGELA LEE CHU M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
3030 CHILDRENS WAY
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-4003
HERBERT CLIFFORD KIMMONS JR. M.D.
Pediatrics
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, SUITE 213
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-8567
PETER OWEN NEWTON M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, SUITE 410
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-6789
MARYLOU SCOTT CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
3030 CHILDRENS WAY, STE 410
SAN DIEGO, CA 92123
San Diego County (858) 966-6789

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 George Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Hightower is 1881014652. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 21, 2014.

Where is George Hightower located?

George Hightower practices at 3030 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123. The listed phone number is (858) 966-6795.

What is George Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is George Hightower enrolled in Medicare?

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

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Hightower was last updated on October 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.