JOHN HIGHTOWER Review - (ANESTHESIOLOGY)
Get our detailed analysis and review of CMS data for JOHN HIGHTOWER.
Data is as of March 07, 2024.
The Most Important Data about JOHN HIGHTOWER
In the briefest summary, JOHN HIGHTOWER is a specialist in ANESTHESIOLOGY. No other specialties were noted. JOHN HIGHTOWER attended MERCER UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, graduating in 1991. He maintains 1 office locations. He is a part of 1 medical group. He is affiliated with 2 medical organizations (including hospitals, hospices, and skilled nursing facilities).
National Provider Number (NPI):
1306814231What is this page all about?
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Specialties and Sub-Specialties:
JOHN HIGHTOWER is a specialist in ANESTHESIOLOGY. No other specialties were noted.
ANESTHESIOLOGY: Anesthesiologists perform the sedation for surgery and other procedures. They also provide local anesthesia for mothers during delivery by inserting an epidural in the low back. There is also a sub-specialty of anesthesiology called Pain Medicine. Pain Medicine doctors evaluate and treat patients with various chronic pain conditions. Aspiring anesthesiologists must attend medical school followed by a residency program for anesthesiology. There are numerous subspecialties of anesthesiology the... (more information)
Reviews and Ratings
MIPS Scores for JOHN HIGHTOWER
MIPS is an acronym for Merit-Based Incentive Payment System. Authorized by the Medicare Access and CHIP Reaouthorization Act of 2015, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ("CMS") developed MIPS to reward clinicians for the value of care they provide rather than the volume of care, quality over quantity. The MIPS final score determines a provider's Medicare Part B payment adjustments. MIPS also created a means for consumers to rank providers.
MIPS scores are calculated using four performance categories, quality, cost, improvement activities, and promotion of interoperability. Higher scores are better. The highest final MIPS score is 100.
No MIPS Scores are available for JOHN HIGHTOWER.
Measures and Activities
These are important measures that CMS tracks for each doctor. Not all doctors or medical professionals have data.
There is no measure or activity data for JOHN HIGHTOWER.
Office Locations and Phone Numbers for JOHN HIGHTOWER
The NursingHomeDatabase database has 1 office location for JOHN HIGHTOWER.
350 HOSPITAL DR
MACON, GA 31217
478-746-7577
Group and Medical Organization Affiliations for JOHN HIGHTOWER
Doctors Groups:
Medical Organizations:
Hospital: COLISEUM MEDICAL CENTERS, LLC, DBA
Hospital: PIEDMONT MACON NORTH HOSPITAL
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