Quick answers
- Does Stephanie J. Hightower accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Stephanie J. Hightower accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Stephanie J. Hightower see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 420 Original Medicare patients and 756 services for Stephanie J. Hightower. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Stephanie J. Hightower's NPI number?
- 1629261342. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Stephanie J. Hightower, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 420 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 756 |
| Different services or procedures | 4 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)421 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)329 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)57%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
Hospitals where Stephanie J. Hightower works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Stephanie J. Hightower at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- MUSC Medical CenterCharleston, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420004
- Tidelands Georgetown Memorial HospitalGeorgetown, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420020
- Tidelands Waccamaw Community HospitalMurrells Inlet, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420098
Practice locations
Addresses where Stephanie J. Hightower is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2405 N Fraser StGeorgetown, SC 29440 (843) 651‑3308
- 606 Black River RdGeorgetown, SC 29440 (843) 792‑1414
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Stephanie J. Hightower as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MUSC Community Physicians1,544 clinicians in the group
- Georgetown Physician Associates, LLC214 clinicians in the group
- Georgetown Memorial Hospital88 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Georgetown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Georgetown, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MUSC Community Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1629261342 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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