Dr John W Hightower, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Macon, GA

Dr John W Hightower, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Macon, Georgia. He went to Mercer University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Piedmont Anesthesia Llc and his current practice location is 350 Hospital Dr, Macon, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (478) 746-7577.

Dr John W Hightower is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 040098) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1306814231.

Contact Information

Dr John W Hightower, MD
350 Hospital Dr,
Macon, GA 31217-3838
(478) 746-7577
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr John W Hightower
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience33 Years
Location350 Hospital Dr, Macon, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr John W Hightower attended and graduated from Mercer University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306814231
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/02/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496731127
  • Enrollment ID: I20040624001463

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr John W Hightower such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306814231NPI-NPPES
050041950OtherGAPALMETTO GBA
000658842BMedicaidGA
572159OtherGABCBS OF GA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 040098 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Coliseum Medical Centers, Llc, DbaMacon, GAHospital
Coliseum Northside HospitalMacon, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Piedmont Anesthesia Llc2163837972155

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Entity NameMiddle Georgia Anesthesia Services, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386614857
PECOS PAC ID: 9830186790
Enrollment ID: O20040430000691

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Entity NamePiedmont Anesthesia Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700474244
PECOS PAC ID: 2163837972
Enrollment ID: O20210208002823

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr John W Hightower, MD
350 Hospital Dr,
Macon, GA 31217-3838

Ph: (478) 746-7577
Dr John W Hightower, MD
350 Hospital Dr,
Macon, GA 31217-3838

Ph: (478) 746-7577

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Dr. Mauro Faibicher, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201
Phone: 866-507-5244    Fax: 855-851-4405
Keith N Phillippi, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 380 Hospital Drive, Suite 410, Macon, GA 31217
Phone: 478-746-5644    Fax: 478-745-4849
Dr. David M Kalish Iii, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201
Phone: 866-507-5244    Fax: 855-851-4405
Hubert R Buxton Iii, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 380 Hospital Drive, Suite 410, Macon, GA 31217
Phone: 478-746-5644    Fax: 478-745-4849
Manojna P Sanjeev, MD
Anesthesiology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 380 Hospital Drive, Suite 410, Macon, GA 31217
Phone: 478-746-5644    Fax: 478-745-4849
Boris Pechenik, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201
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Pravin K Jain, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 380 Hospital Drive, Suite 410, Macon, GA 31217
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