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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hightower, Pediatrician in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Vernora Hightower, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Jacksonville, FL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Hightower completed her residency at Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Pediatrics. Dr. Hightower is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hightower’s office at (904) 773-4330.
Where did Dr. Hightower go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Advocate Christ Med Ctr, Pediatrics
What languages does Dr. Hightower speak?
Dr. Hightower and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hightower typically treat?
As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hightower diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hightower. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Child Health Checkup with Abnormal Findings
- Health Checkup
- Routine child exam with issues
- Pediatric checkup with concerns
- Child wellness visit with abnormal results
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00121: Encounter for routine child health examination with abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
- Health Checkup
- Normal Well-Child Checkup
- Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
- Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- Nutrition Counseling
- Nutrition
- Dietary advice
- Nutritional guidance
- Healthy eating counseling
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z713: Dietary counseling and surveillance
Also known as:
- Sore Throat
- Acute pharyngitis
- Throat inflammation
- Acute throat infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Fever
- High temperature
- Pyrexia
- Elevated body temperature
ICD-10 Codes:
- R509: Fever, unspecified
Also known as:
- Common Cold
- Upper Respiratory Infection
- Head Cold
- Cold Symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- ADHD, Combined Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Combined ADHD
- Typical ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F902: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, combined type
What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hightower typically perform?
As a Pediatrician, procedures performed by Dr. Vernora Hightower may include:
- 12 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 15 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 18 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 1 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 24 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Month Well-Baby Checkup
- 2 Week Well Baby Checkup
- 30 Month Well-Baby Checkup
Please contact Dr. Hightower's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hightower accept my insurance?
Dr. Hightower accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (904) 773-4330 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hightower accept in Jacksonville, FL?
Dr. Hightower in Jacksonville, FL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Guidewell Mutual Holding Corporation
Humana
Molina Healthcare
Oscar Health
Other Health Care Provider
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hightower's office located?
Dr. Vernora Hightower's Primary Practice
8117 Point Meadows Way
Jacksonville, FL 32256
(904) 773-4330
What is Dr. Hightower's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1730143413.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hightower?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hightower
What is Dr. Vernora Hightower's specialty?
Dr. Hightower is a Pediatrician near Jacksonville, FL.
What does a Pediatrician do?
A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.
Is this Dr. Vernora Hightower affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hightower is affiliated with Halifax Health Medical Center-Daytona Beach, Jackson North Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Vernora Hightower accepting new patients in Jacksonville, FL?
Yes, Dr. Vernora Hightower is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vernora Hightower offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hightower's office at (904) 773-4330 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vernora Hightower?
Please contact Dr. Hightower's office at (904) 773-4330 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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