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ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD

Pediatrics Physician in MURRAY, Utah. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
62
Medicare Part D claims · Pediatrics Physician avg: 762
Industry payments
$127.28
6 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD is a Pediatrics Physician ([object Object]) practicing in MURRAY, Utah with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 62 claims . Industry payments of $127.28 across 6 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD filed 62 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across MURRAY, Utah. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/24/2006

NPI 1548296312

Primary specialty

Pediatrics Physician

High-volume

80,574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

62 92% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 762

Specialty distribution in Utah

How Pediatrics Physician compares to other specialties among Utah providers

Utah providers

Pediatrics Physician share within Utah

1. Pediatrics Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Pediatrics Physician share within Utah

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Pediatrics Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Pediatrics Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pediatrics Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD is a Pediatrics Physician provider practicing in MURRAY, Utah, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1548296312. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatrics Physician provider holding MD credentials at 164 E 5900 S, MURRAY, UT, 84107, with a listed phone of (801) 262-2673. NPI 1548296312 was issued on 06/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HIGHTOWER most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 62 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5K in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Pediatrics Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 80,574 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 762 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

164 E 5900 S
MURRAY, UT 84107

Provider Details

NPI 1548296312
Specialty Pediatrics Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/24/2006

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 ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$127

Largest payer

Corium, LLC

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

62
Total Claims
$5K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
101
Total Day Supply
2,639
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.41

Pediatrics Physician Overview

How ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD fits within the Pediatrics Physician landscape nationally.

80,574
Pediatrics Physician Providers in US
56
States with Pediatrics Physician
762
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD's 62 claims are below the specialty average of 762.

Nearby Pediatrics Physician Providers in Utah

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Utah, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HIGHTOWER.

Compare Pediatrics Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD's specialty?
ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD specializes in Pediatrics Physician and practices in MURRAY, Utah. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD wrote 62 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD located?
ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD is located at 164 E 5900 S, MURRAY, UT, 84107. Phone: (801) 262-2673.
What is ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548296312, issued on 06/24/2006.
How many Pediatrics Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 80,574 Pediatrics Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Pediatrics Physician provider writes 762 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 62 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD's credentials?
ROBERT HIGHTOWER, MD's NPI is 1548296312 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

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.
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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