DANIEL R HIGHTOWER M.D. NPI 1710995063

NPI Details

Daniel R Hightower, M.D. is a diagnostic radiology radiology in Monterey, CA with 45 years of experience. The provider is a radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease. Daniel R Hightower, M.D. NPI is 1710995063. The provider is registered as an individual entity type.

The NPPES NPI record indicates the provider is a male.

Education
Medical School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduation Year:1981

The provider's business location address is:

23625 HOLMAN HWY
MONTEREY, CA
ZIP 93940-902
Phone: (831) 624-5311
Fax: (831) 625-4948

The NPI 1710995063 is registered in the Medicare Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS). The provider is legally eligible to order and refer Part B (Clinical Laboratory and Imaging), Durable Medical Equipment, Part A Home Health Agency (HHA), Power Mobility Devices.

The following top HCPCS codes were publicly reported for this provider under the Medicare program for the year 2016. The reported codes are based on the top codes for each available Medicare specialty, excluding evaluation and management codes.

• X-ray of chest, 1 view (HCPCS:71045)
• X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS:71046)
• Ct scan head or brain without contrast (HCPCS:70450)
• Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS:74177)
• X-ray of chest, 2 views (HCPCS:71046)
• X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS:73502)
• X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (HCPCS:74018)
• Mri scan of brain without contrast (HCPCS:70551)
• Ct scan of chest without contrast (HCPCS:71250)
• Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast (HCPCS:71275)
• Ct scan of chest without contrast (HCPCS:71250)
• Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (HCPCS:72148)
• Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (HCPCS:74176)
• Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older (HCPCS:36573)
• Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (HCPCS:72125)
• X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS:73030)
• Nuclear medicine study from skull base to mid-thigh with ct scan (HCPCS:78815)
• Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS:74177)
• Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast (HCPCS:70498)
• Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast (HCPCS:70496)
• X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS:73564)
• Drainage of fluid from abdominal cavity using imaging guidance (HCPCS:49083)
• Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (HCPCS:76770)
• Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance (HCPCS:32555)
• Ct scan of chest with contrast (HCPCS:71260)
• Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (HCPCS:70553)
• X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (HCPCS:73560)
• X-ray of knee, 1-2 views (HCPCS:73560)
• Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (HCPCS:99152)
• Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (HCPCS:76937)
• X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS:73030)
• X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS:72100)
• Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device (HCPCS:77001)
• Mri scan of pelvis before and after contrast (HCPCS:72197)
• X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73110)
• Mri scan of leg joint without contrast (HCPCS:73721)
• X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (HCPCS:72170)
• Ct scan of chest with contrast (HCPCS:71260)
• Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen (HCPCS:76700)
• Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (HCPCS:76770)
• X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73630)
• X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73630)
• X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73610)
• Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen (HCPCS:76700)
• Ct scan of heart with evaluation of blood vessel calcium (HCPCS:75571)
• Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement (HCPCS:76942)
• X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (HCPCS:73502)
• Mri scan of arm joint without contrast (HCPCS:73221)
• Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (HCPCS:76536)
• Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement (HCPCS:77012)
• X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS:72100)
• X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73130)
• X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS:73562)
• Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen (HCPCS:76705)
• 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing (HCPCS:76377)
• Mri scan of abdomen before and after contrast (HCPCS:74183)
• Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (HCPCS:76536)
• X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views (HCPCS:73552)
• X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:71101)
• X-ray of lower leg, 2 views (HCPCS:73590)
• X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS:73564)
• Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (HCPCS:78452)
• Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (HCPCS:74176)
• 3d radiographic procedure (HCPCS:76376)
• X-ray of elbow, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73080)
• X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS:72110)
• X-ray of abdomen, 2 views (HCPCS:74019)
• Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis (HCPCS:76856)
• X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views (HCPCS:72110)
• X-ray of both knees while standing (HCPCS:73565)
• Ct scan head or brain without contrast (HCPCS:70450)
• Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) (HCPCS:36561)
• X-ray of hip, 1 view (HCPCS:73501)
• Mri scan of upper spinal canal without contrast (HCPCS:72141)
• Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina (HCPCS:76830)
• Imaging of urinary tract following injection of a contrast agent (HCPCS:74420)
• Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast (HCPCS:74178)
• X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (HCPCS:74018)
• Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow (HCPCS:93975)
• Complete ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis artery and vein blood flow (HCPCS:93975)
• X-ray of middle spine, 2 views (HCPCS:72070)
• X-ray of upper arm, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS:73060)
• Needle biopsy of thyroid through skin (HCPCS:60100)
• Ct scan of abdomen without contrast (HCPCS:74150)
• Ct scan of blood vessels and grafts of heart with contrast (HCPCS:75574)
• Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast (HCPCS:74178)
• Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis (HCPCS:76856)
• Needle biopsy or removal of surface lymph nodes (HCPCS:38505)
• Ct scan of face without contrast (HCPCS:70486)
• Mri scan of blood vessels of head without contrast (HCPCS:70544)
• X-ray of upper spine, 2-3 views (HCPCS:72040)
• Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast (HCPCS:72156)
• X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views (HCPCS:73610)
• Ct scan of arm without contrast (HCPCS:73200)
• Needle biopsy of liver through skin (HCPCS:47000)
• Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin (HCPCS:32408)
• Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina (HCPCS:76830)
• Ct scan of leg without contrast (HCPCS:73700)
• Mri scan of lower spinal canal before and after contrast (HCPCS:72158)
• Mri scan of middle spinal canal without contrast (HCPCS:72146)
• X-ray of hand, 2 views (HCPCS:73120)
• X-ray of hip, 1 view (HCPCS:73501)
• Ct scan of abdomen without contrast (HCPCS:74150)
• Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (HCPCS:74174)
• Complete ultrasound scan of joint (HCPCS:76881)
• X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views (HCPCS:73140)
• X-ray of both hips, 2 views (HCPCS:73521)
• Removal of spinal fluid with lower back spinal tap for diagnostic test using imaging guidance (HCPCS:62328)
• Low dose ct scan of chest for lung cancer screening (HCPCS:71271)
• Ct scan of lower spine without contrast (HCPCS:72131)
• Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance (HCPCS:32557)
• Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (HCPCS:36556)
• Mri scan of blood vessels of neck before and after contrast (HCPCS:70549)

The enumeration date for this NPI number is 8/3/2006 and was last updated on 12/12/2016.

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