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Obstetrics/Gynecology

Bernadette M. Hightower-Hughes, MD

Sees patients in Burlington, NC · Kenansville, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Bernadette M. Hightower-Hughes, MD is an OB-GYN at 1091 Kirkpatrick Rd, Burlington, NC 27215. Phone: (336) 538-1880. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1881604155. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: OB-GYN (Medicare lists Obstetrics/Gynecology)
  • Address: 1091 Kirkpatrick Rd, Burlington, NC 27215 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (336) 538‑1880
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Vidant Medical Group LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Wake Forest University School Of Medicine · graduated 1995 (31 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Bernadette M. Hightower-Hughes, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Bernadette M. Hightower-Hughes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bernadette M. Hightower-Hughes 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.
What is Bernadette M. Hightower-Hughes's NPI number?
1881604155. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Bernadette M. Hightower-Hughes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Bernadette M. Hightower-Hughes as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Vidant Medical Group LLC1,012 clinicians in the group
  • The Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation734 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other OB-GYNs in Burlington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Burlington, NC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Vidant Medical Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolWake Forest University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1881604155
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians