Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Richard R. Hightower work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard R. Hightower at 2 hospitals: Candler Hospital and St Joseph's Hospital - Savannah. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Richard R. Hightower see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 4 practice locations, including Fayetteville, GA, Pooler, GA and Savannah, GA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard R. Hightower's specialty?
- Medicare lists Family Practice as the primary specialty.
- Does Richard R. Hightower accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard R. Hightower accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does Richard R. Hightower offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Richard R. Hightower offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Richard R. Hightower?
- (770) 460-4285, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Richard R. Hightower's NPI number?
- 1487652285. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Richard R. Hightower works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard R. Hightower at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Candler HospitalSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110024
- St Joseph's Hospital - SavannahSavannah, GA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 110043
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard R. Hightower is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 101 Yorktown DrFayetteville, GA 30214
- 101 Yorktown Dr, Suite 100Fayetteville, GA 30214 (770) 460‑4285
- 123 Canal St, Suite 203Pooler, GA 31322 (912) 988‑1283
- 1326 Eisenhower DrSavannah, GA 31406
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard R. Hightower as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Privia Medical Group of Georgia LLC462 clinicians in the group
- Effingham Rehab Services, LLC155 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Fayetteville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fayetteville, GA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Memphis Hospital Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1993 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487652285 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians