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Internal Medicine

Erica Hightower, MD

Works at hospitals in Cypress, TX · Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Erica Hightower, MD (Internal Medicine) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Cypress, TX and Houston, TX. NPI 1629198726. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Erica Hightower, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Internal MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
22Years since medical school (graduated 2004)
University Of Texas Medical School At HoustonMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Damaris Vega MD PLLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Erica Hightower work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Erica Hightower at 4 hospitals: Houston Methodist Cypress Hospital, Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center and Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Erica Hightower see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Cypress, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Erica Hightower's specialty?
Medicare lists Internal Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Endocrinology.
Does Erica Hightower accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erica 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 Erica Hightower offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Erica Hightower offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Erica Hightower?
(281) 251-5234, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Erica Hightower's NPI number?
1629198726. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Erica Hightower works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erica Hightower at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Erica Hightower is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Erica Hightower as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Damaris Vega MD PLLC9 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Cypress

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cypress, TX — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At Houston
Graduation year2004
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1629198726
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians