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Active NPI 1306814231 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. John W Hightower , MD

Anesthesiology • Macon, GA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. John Hightower, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Macon, GA. With approximately 35 years of clinical experience since graduating from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 1991, Dr. Hightower delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 777 HEMLOCK ST.

Dr. Hightower is affiliated with Tift Regional Health System Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for retinal surgery, anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

777 Hemlock St

Macon, GA 312012102

Telephone 4786331000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Mercer University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1991

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Macon, GA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
35 Yrs +8.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 26.2 Yrs
State Avg: 25.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
47 Specialists

Practicing in Macon, GA (1464 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
92.6% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hightower (35 Years) 35 Yrs
Macon Specialty Average (26.2 Years) 26.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
32 27 $950.63 $68.76
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery
15 15 $1880.67 $138.33
00670 Anesthesia for procedure on spine and spinal cord
13 13 $3240.00 $248.24
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
12 12 $866.67 $62.96
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope
11 11 $2007.91 $151.84
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
11 11 $827.27 $59.81
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk
11 11 $1122.73 $80.98

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-07-17
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License GA 040098

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
000658842B (GA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Palmetto Gba
050041950 (GA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Of Ga
572159 (GA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Tift Regional Health System Inc

901 18th St E, Tifton, GA 317943648

Phone: 2293827120

Tift Regional Health System Inc

2225 Us Hwy 41 N, Tifton, GA 317942749

Phone: 2293914100

Tift Regional Health System Inc

2227 Us Hwy 41 N, Tifton, GA 317942749

Phone: 2293536188

Secondary Practice Locations

400 Charter Blvd

Macon, GA 312104831

Phone: 4787458871

350 Hospital Dr

Macon, GA 312173838

Phone: 4787467577

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Dena Mckenna , PAAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant

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Jasmine Lake

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1043159130
Nick Patel , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Acute Care

NPI 1043184120

Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Dean Kindler , MD

Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology

NPI 1053381608

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Deon Hutchison , CNS

Clinical Nurse Specialist - Adult Health

NPI 1053673129

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Delaney Crouch , NP

Nurse Practitioner - Gerontology

NPI 1063244010

Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 20, 2026

Registered at 777 HEMLOCK ST, MACON, GA 312012102 (Tel: 4786331000)

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Updated Practice Location March 02, 2022

Registered at 350 HOSPITAL DR, MACON, GA 312173838 (Tel: 4787467577)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 02, 2022

Registered at 350 HOSPITAL DR, MACON, GA 312173838 (Tel: 4787467577)

NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 400 CHARTER BLVD, MACON, GA 312104831 (Tel: 4787458871)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 235019, MONTGOMERY, AL 361235019 (Tel: 3342791450)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as JOHN HIGHTOWER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #040098 in GA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1306814231
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 08, 2006
Last Update: July 17, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

350 Hospital Dr

Macon, GA 312173838

Phone: 4787467577

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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