BERNADETTE MARIE HIGHTOWER-HUGHES MD
NPI 1881604155
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Fort Bragg, NC

Active since August 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGIC SURGERY, FORT BRAGG, NC 28310(910) 907-8922(901) 907-6069 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 4, 2025, Aug 30, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

About Bernadette Marie Hightower-hughes Md NPPES

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

BERNADETTE MARIE HIGHTOWER-HUGHES MD (NPI 1881604155) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2022-00254) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Wake Forest University School Of Medicine (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881604155
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameBERNADETTE MARIE HIGHTOWER-HUGHESCredential: MD
Location Address2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGIC SURGERYFort Bragg, NC 28310-0001
Mailing Address2817 Rock Merritt Ave, Obstetrics And Gynecologic SurgeryFort Bragg, NC 28310-0001 · (910) 907-8922 · Fax (910) 907-6069
Fax(901) 907-6069
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWake Forest University School Of MedicineGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 4, 2025
NPI 1881604155 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License Licensed in NC · 2022-00254
Definition

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE, Fort Bragg, NC 28310

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid322015000MN

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

Bernadette Marie Hightower-hughes Md 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 ID1153486709
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220914000152
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 28310 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Military Health Care Provider
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT LIBERTY, NC 28310
Physician Assistant
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT LIBERTY, NC 28310
Family Medicine
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT LIBERTY, NC 28310
Physician Assistant
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT LIBERTY, NC 28310
Otolaryngology
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT LIBERTY, NC 28310
Nurse Practitioner
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT LIBERTY, NC 28310
Dietitian, Registered
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Physician Assistant
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT LIBERTY, NC 28310

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 Bernadette Hightower-hughes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Bernadette Hightower-hughes is 1881604155. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2006.

Where is Bernadette Hightower-hughes located?

Bernadette Hightower-hughes practices at 2817 Rock Merritt Avenue Obstetrics And Gynecologic Surgery, Fort Bragg, NC 28310. The listed phone number is (910) 907-8922.

What is Bernadette Hightower-hughes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Bernadette Hightower-hughes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Bernadette Hightower-hughes 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Bernadette Hightower-hughes was last updated on September 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.