Dr. Daniel Hightower
Diagnostic Radiology
California, United States
About Dr. Hightower
Dr. Hightower is an Diagnostic Radiology Specialist in Visalia, California. He graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 1989. Dr. Hightower accepts Medicare approved amount as full payment.
The medical group (Mineral Ki) Dr. Hightower works with accepts Medicare approved amount as full payment.
Full Name
Daniel Hightower
Specialty
Diagnostic Radiology
School
University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
Graduated class of
1989
Locations
NPI
1437173325
PAC ID
2147483647
Clinician Enrollment ID
I20040219000970
Cities
1
Number of cities where Dr. Hightower has officesOffices
2
Number of officesHospitals
1
Number of hospitalsOffice Locations
VISALIA Offices
Phone: (559) 624-2000
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA - 93291-6237
Phone: (559) 734-5674
1700 S Court St
Visalia, CA - 93277-4931
Hospitals
KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
CMS Certification Number: 050057
Doctors and Clinicians Utilization Data
| Specialty | HCPCS code | Code description | Service Count | Beneficiary count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Radiology | 20610 | Aspiration and/or injection of large joint or joint capsule | 21 | 18 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 71046 | X-ray of chest, 2 views | 485 | 456 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 71250 | CT scan chest | 16 | 16 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 73110 | X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | 28 | 25 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 73564 | X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | 24 | 21 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 73630 | X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | 34 | 33 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 74176 | CT scan of abdomen and pelvis | 45 | 45 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 76937 | Ultrasound guidance for accessing into blood vessel | 43 | 43 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 77001 | Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device | 13 | 13 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 78582 | Nuclear medicine study of lung ventilation and blood circulation in the lungs | 13 | 13 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 93018 | Exercise or drug-induced heart and blood vessel stress test with EKG monitoring, physician interpretation and report | 43 | 43 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 93971 | Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers | 33 | 33 |
| Diagnostic Radiology | 99152 | Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes | 17 | 13 |
MIPS Scoring
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) Overall Clinician PerformanceQuality category score: 68.9/100
IA category score 40/40
MIPS Final Score without CPB: 74/100
MIPS Final Score: 80/100