ERICA E HIGHTOWER (M.D.) – Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, NPI 1629198726
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
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13,290 INTERNAL MEDICINE in TX
Provider Addresses for ERICA E HIGHTOWER (M.D.)
10490 HUFFMEISTER RD STE B
HOUSTON, TX 770655654
Phone: (832) 280-5447
Fax: (877) 314-8747
Type: Mailing
13333 DOTSON RD STE 220
HOUSTON, TX 770704305
Phone: (281) 251-5234
Fax: (281) 251-7868
Type: Mailing
NPPES updates history
No NPPES updates recorded for this provider.
Prescription Activity
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Open Payments (CMS)
CMS reports 368 Open Payments records for all available years, with a total value of $8,595.
Total Amount is formed as General ($8,595) + Research ($0) + Ownership ($0) = $8,595.
Last reported payment date: 2024-12-29 • Largest payer in this snapshot: Medtronic, Inc. ($1,975).
Total Amount
$8,595
General + Research + Ownership
Payments
368
Total payment records
General Amount
$8,595
General payments
Research Amount
$0
Research funding
Ownership Amount
$0
Ownership interests
Ownership Count
0
Ownership records
Last Payment Date
2024-12-29
Latest reported date
Top Companies
Largest payers in this snapshot
| Company | Amount |
|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | $1,975 |
| Insulet Corporation | $665 |
| Dexcom, Inc. | $558 |
| SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC | $527 |
| Mannkind Corporation | $340 |
Medicare Enrollment & Revalidation
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PECOS enrollment status
Participating (accepts Medicare assignment)
Enrollment effective: 2007-07-17
PECOS data refreshed: 2026-05-27
Medicare revalidation (CMS due date list)
Due date not assigned yet
CMS is tracking this Medicare enrollment for revalidation, but has not published a due date.
Enrollment records
1
Earliest due date
Not assigned (TBD)
CMS data updated
2026-06-01
Revalidation progress
- Medicare enrolled
- On CMS revalidation list
- Due date assigned
- Revalidate in PECOS
CMS enrollment records
| Enrollment ID | Type | Specialty | State | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I20070717000090 | I | Internal Medicine | TX | TBD |
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Medicare Utilization (FFS)
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Top Medicare procedures (2023) · refreshed 2026-05-27
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Beneficiaries | Medicare allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 234 | 107 | $0 |
| 95251 | Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report | 166 | 65 | $0 |
| 83036 | Hemoglobin a1c level | 134 | 90 | $0 |
| 99215 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 96 | 68 | $0 |
| 82947 | Blood glucose (sugar) level | 64 | 48 | $0 |
Insurance plans in this area (ZIP 77065)
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Group practice members
| Name | Specialty | State |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional | TX | |
| Endocrinology, Internal Medicine | TX | |
| Endocrinology, Internal Medicine | TX | |
| E N D O C R I N O L O G Y | TX | |
| Internal Medicine, Endocrinology | TX | |
| Endocrinology, Internal Medicine | TX | |
| Registered Dietitian Or Nutrition Professional | TX | |
| - | TX |
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