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2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1528228541 MD
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Medical Oncology Physician in Gulfport, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,815 in Medical Oncology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 478 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.1/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Industry payments
$4.4K
228 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Olivia Hightower, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.1/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 5,253 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 93.1/100
- MIPS score · +10 vs avg
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 85%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Olivia Hightower, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
93 Top 29% higher than 71% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Olivia Hightower, MD sits
This provider among medical oncology physician peers
Across the 1,527 medical oncology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Olivia Hightower, MD writes more Part D claims than 100% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 78% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one medical oncology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Olivia Hightower, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Olivia Hightower, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Olivia Hightower, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Medical Oncology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
5,253 8× vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
93.1/100 10 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Olivia Hightower, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Medical Oncology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 93.1/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Medical Oncology Physician) - 93.1/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Olivia Hightower, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1340 BROAD AVE STE 330, Gulfport, MS, 39501, with a listed phone of (228) 575-1234. NPI 1528228541 was issued on 06/12/2008.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,253 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 478 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $4.0 million in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.4%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.1/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 83.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,815 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1528228541 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Medical Oncology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/12/2008 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
93.1001
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
83.0821
Quality
88
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Alternative Payment Model
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Olivia Hightower, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Memorial Hospital AT Gulfport
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Gulfport, MS
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 250019
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Olivia Hightower, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$4.4K
Largest payer
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Olivia Hightower, MD - brand share 15.0%
Medical Oncology Physician average
15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 5,253 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
5,253
Total Claims
$4.0M
Total Drug Cost
478
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 7,856
- Total Day Supply
- 212,841
- Brand vs Generic
- 15% brand / 85% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $3.5M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $472K
- Opioid Claims
- 649 (12.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 332
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.14
- Gender Split
- 62% female / 38% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 84, 65-74: 221, 75-84: 141, 85+: 32
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Olivia Hightower, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
216 claims
- Potassium Chloride
Potassium Chloride
192 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
177 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
173 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
173 claims
- Anastrozole
Anastrozole
129 claims
- Promethazine Hcl
Promethazine Hcl
121 claims
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
117 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 216 |
| Potassium Chloride | 192 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 177 |
| Gabapentin | 173 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 173 |
| Anastrozole | 129 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 121 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 117 |
| Xarelto Rivaroxaban | 108 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 107 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Medical Oncology Physician Overview
How Olivia Hightower, MD fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.
3,815
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider
Olivia Hightower, MD's 5,253 claims are above the specialty average of 689.
Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hightower.
Dr. James Clarkson
M.D.
Pascagoula, MS
Dr. Nicole Cleveland
MD
Jackson, MS
Dr. Edwin Davidson
MD
Gulfport, MS
Dr. Bobby Graham
M.D.
Jackson, MS
Dr. Robert Hamilton
MD
Jackson, MS
Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Mississippi medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Olivia Hightower, MD's specialty? ▼
Olivia Hightower, MD specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in Gulfport, Mississippi. Credentials: MD.
How much does Olivia Hightower, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Olivia Hightower, MD wrote 5,253 Medicare Part D claims totaling $4.0M in drug costs for 478 beneficiaries.
What is Olivia Hightower, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Olivia Hightower, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.1/100 (Quality: 83.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Olivia Hightower, MD located? ▼
Olivia Hightower, MD is located at 1340 BROAD AVE STE 330, Gulfport, MS, 39501. Phone: (228) 575-1234.
What is Olivia Hightower, MD's NPI number? ▼
Olivia Hightower, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528228541, issued on 06/12/2008.
Does Olivia Hightower, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Olivia Hightower, MD's prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $3.5M in brand drug costs.
Does Olivia Hightower, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Olivia Hightower, MD had 649 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 12.4%.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,815 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Olivia Hightower, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Olivia Hightower, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Potassium Chloride, Oxycodone Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Olivia Hightower, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Olivia Hightower, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,253 Part D claims and 478 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Olivia Hightower, MD's credentials? ▼
Olivia Hightower, MD's NPI is 1528228541 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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