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Active NPI 1265480826 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Carla Renee Hightower , MD

Anesthesiology • Columbus, OH

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Carla Hightower, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Columbus, OH. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1987, Dr. Hightower delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 410 W 10TH AVE.

Dr. Hightower is affiliated with Osu Observation Medicine, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

410 W 10th Ave

Columbus, OH 432101240

Telephone 6142938487
Fax 6142938153
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Columbus, OH

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +18.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.2 Yrs
State Avg: 26.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
428 Specialists

Practicing in Columbus, OH (2153 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.9% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hightower (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Columbus Specialty Average (20.2 Years) 20.2 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-27
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License OH 35.083968

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Osu Observation Medicine, Llc

410 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 432101240

Phone: 6142938487

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Lara Vanhuysen , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003069543

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

NPI 1003172750

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Rachel Ashworth , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003188038

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Hannah Lazar , APRNCRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003382862
Mary Carol Shurman , CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1003817222

Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

Gina Reno , APRN-CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013108315

APRNCRNA

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

14 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 27, 2026

Registered at 410 W 10TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 432101240 (Tel: 6142938487)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 27, 2026

Anesthesiology (License #35.083968 in OH)

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Updated Practice Location June 21, 2024

Registered at 410 W 10TH AVE FL 1, COLUMBUS, OH 432101240 (Tel: 6142938487)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 21, 2024

Registered at 700 ACKERMAN RD STE 2120, COLUMBUS, OH 432021559 (Tel: 6142938487)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 21, 2024

Anesthesiology (License #01040829A in IN)

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Updated Practice Location May 28, 2023

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193567205)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 28, 2023

Registered at 200 HAWKINS DR, IOWA CITY, IA 522421009 (Tel: 3193567205)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 28, 2023

Anesthesiology (License #35083968 in OH)

NPI Profile Active February 23, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 23, 2016

Registered at 2222 PHILADELPHIA DRIVE, DAYTON, OH 454061891 (Tel: 9372782612)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 23, 2016

Registered at 150 N MICHIGAN AVE, SUITE 2800, CHICAGO, IL 606017553 (Tel: 3122609902)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 23, 2016

Recorded as CARLA HIGHTOWER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 23, 2016

Anesthesiology (License #35083968 in OH)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1265480826
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 05, 2006
Last Update: February 27, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120

Columbus, OH 432021559

Phone: 6142938487

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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