OLIVIA B. HIGHTOWER MD – NPI #1528228541
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

OLIVIA HIGHTOWER is a physician located in GULFPORT, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1528228541 to OLIVIA HIGHTOWER on June 12, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RX0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology

The NPI profile was last updated on May 27, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for OLIVIA HIGHTOWER below.

NPI Profile for
OLIVIA B. HIGHTOWER

NPI Number
1528228541
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
OLIVIA B. HIGHTOWER
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1340 BROAD AVE STE 330
GULFPORT, MS 39501-2464
Phone: (228) 575-1234 Fax: (228) 865-3038
1 Other location(s):
1514 Jefferson Hwy
BH 634
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Phone: (601) 503-7824
Fax: (504) 842-4533
Mailing address
4500 13TH ST
GULFPORT, MS 39501-2569
Phone: (228) 575-2902 Fax: (228) 575-2917
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 27, 2025

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology (Primary)		 MS 22634

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
OLIVIA HIGHTOWER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AT GULFPORT
      4500 13TH STREET
      GULFPORT, MS 39502
    • MERIT HEALTH BILOXI
      150 REYNOIR STREET
      BILOXI, MS 39530
    • SINGING RIVER GULFPORT
      15200 COMMUNITY ROAD
      GULFPORT, MS 39503
    • SINGING RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM
      2809 DENNY AV
      PASCAGOULA, MS 39581
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • KARE IN HOME HEALTH SERVICES
      10281 CORPORATE DRIVE
      GULFPORT, MS 39503

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