Dr. Michael Dean Hightower

Overview

Dr. Michael Dean Hightower, MD, is an Obstetrics/Gynecology specialist in Cherokee, North Carolina. He attended and graduated from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Obstetrics/Gynecology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Medwest Harris, Medwest Haywood. Dr. Michael Dean Hightower also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Western Carolina Physician Network, Inc.. Dr. Michael Dean Hightower accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Michael Dean Hightower at 1 Hospital Rd to request Dr. Michael Dean Hightower the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Doctor Profile

Quality Reporting

• eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
• PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
• EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
• MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
• MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Michael Dean Hightower

• English

Medical Licenses

Specialization	License Number	Issued State
Obstetrics & Gynecology / Gynecology click for detail Gynecology Definition to come...	2007-01581	North Carolina

Affiliated Hospitals

Hospital Name	Location	Hospital Type	Hospital Ownership
Medwest Harris	Sylva, North Carolina	Acute Care Hospitals	Voluntary Non-Profit - Private
Medwest Haywood	Clyde, North Carolina	Acute Care Hospitals	Government - Hospital District Or Authority

Medical Group Practice

Doing Business As	Legal Organization Name	Number of members
Western Carolina Physician Network, Inc.	Western Carolina Physician Network, Inc.	6

Practice Locations

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Dr. Michael Dean Hightower [NPI: 1184752131]Obstetrics/Gynecology