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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HIGHTOWER
Daniel J Hightower, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in Visalia, CA. Daniel is a 1989 graduate of University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Daniel provided 20,103 services to 3,017 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (559) 734-9244
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1700 S COURT ST STE F
Visalia, CA 93277
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
20,103 services · 3,017 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
887 |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
368 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
277 |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
250 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
142 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast | Imaging | 71275 |
122 |
| Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast | Imaging | 72148 |
99 |
| Mri scan of leg joint without contrast | Imaging | 73721 |
94 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast | Imaging | 70498 |
94 |
| Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast | Imaging | 70496 |
84 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 25 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hightower's specialty?
Dr. Hightower is a diagnostic radiology in Visalia, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hightower?
Dr. Hightower is listed at 1700 S COURT ST STE F, Visalia, CA 93277. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hightower?
The number on file is (559) 734-9244. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hightower?
Dr. Hightower's National Provider Identifier is 1437173325. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hightower's medical education?
Dr. Hightower attended University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hightower have?
Dr. Hightower has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hightower known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hightower performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and ct scan head or brain without contrast; provides treatments such as ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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