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: November 08, 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

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Bernadette Hightower-hughes reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

8.5 mi
Family Medicine
2112 SKIBO RD
Fayetteville, NC 28314
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 333 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1123 N CHURCH ST
Greensboro, NC 27401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 408 clinicians in this Medicare group
Ambulatory Surgical
701 DOCTORS DR STE N
Kinston, NC 28501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,653 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

Family Medicine
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Military Health Care Provider (Independent Duty Medical Technicians)
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Obstetrics & Gynecology
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE, WOMACK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
General Practice
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT LIBERTY, NC 28310
Social Worker (Clinical)
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Registered Nurse
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Psychologist (Clinical)
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT BRAGG, NC 28310
Physical Therapist
2817 ROCK MERRITT AVENUE
FORT BRAGG, 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Bernadette Hightower-hughes's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Bernadette Hightower-hughes reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Fhpg, LLC (Fayetteville, NC), The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation (Greensboro, NC) and Vidant Medical Group LLC (Kinston, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Bernadette Hightower-hughes's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Bernadette Hightower-hughes accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Bernadette Hightower-hughes 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 Bernadette Hightower-hughes was last updated on September 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.