CHRISTINE LEE HIGHTOWER DNP, APRN, NP-C
NPI 1932496841
Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health in Fort Myers, FL

Active since June 30, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.77/100
CMS Quality Rating
11218 CANOPY LOOP, FORT MYERS, FL 33913(239) 851-3711 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Christine Lee Hightower Dnp, Aprn, Np-c NPPES

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

CHRISTINE LEE HIGHTOWER DNP, APRN, NP-C (NPI 1932496841) is an individual adult health provider in Fort Myers, Florida, licensed in Florida (APRN9264388) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932496841
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LA2200X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE LEE HIGHTOWERCredential: DNP, APRN, NP-C
Location Address11218 CANOPY LOOPFort Myers, FL 33913-7541
Mailing Address11218 Canopy LoopFort Myers, FL 33913-7541 · (239) 851-3711
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2025
NPI 1932496841 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LA2200X
License Licensed in FL · APRN9264388
Also ListedNurse PractitionerTaxonomy 363L00000X · License APRN9264388 (FL)
11218 CANOPY LOOP, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Christine Lee Stoner

Other Identifiers 2

OtherARNP9264388FL · Arnp License
Medicaid119275900FL

Accepted Insurance

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

Christine Lee Hightower Dnp, Aprn, Np-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 ID5496924094
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110817000247
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 10

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.

Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
434 services160 patients
Follow-up psychiatric collaborative care management, subsequent calendar month, first 60 minutes 99493
This service involves continued psychiatric care management for the next calendar month, covering the first 60 minutes. It includes communication with you and your healthcare team, planning and adjusting your treatment, and monitoring your progress.
208 services46 patients
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
163 services101 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
70 services57 patients
Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99344
A new patient home visit is a comprehensive service where a healthcare professional visits your home for about an hour. This visit includes an overall health assessment, discussion about your medical history, and planning for future healthcare needs. The goal is to understand your health status and provide personalized care.
39 services39 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
34 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Lee Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Fort Myers, FL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number100012
Location2776 Cleveland AveFort Myers, FL 33901 · Lee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 33913 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
$91.69 typical visit price
range $58.56 – $179.05
Typical copayment $22.92 (range $14.64 – $44.76)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.21 typical visit price
range $18.44 – $144.68
Typical copayment $25.80 (range $4.61 – $36.17)
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.

79.77/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality77.34
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost55.23

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 Christine Hightower's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Hightower is 1932496841. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2011. The provider is also known as Christine Lee Stoner.

Where is Christine Hightower located?

Christine Hightower practices at 11218 Canopy Loop, Fort Myers, FL 33913. The listed phone number is (239) 851-3711.

What is Christine Hightower's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Adult Health, with taxonomy code 363LA2200X.

Is Christine Hightower enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine 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 Christine Hightower accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Christine 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.

Is Christine Hightower affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Hightower is affiliated with Lee Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Hightower was last updated on April 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.