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- 23625 Holman Hwy, Monterey, CA 93940
About Dr. Hightower
Based in Monterey, CA, Daniel R. Hightower, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Daniel graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1981. Daniel is also listed as specializing in radiology, neuroradiology, and diagnostic radiology. Medicare claims data shows Daniel provided 4,233 services to 3,758 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, x-ray of chest, 2 views, and ct scan head or brain without contrast. NPI 1710995063 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (831) 624-5311
- Email not available
Practice Locations
23625 HOLMAN HWY
Monterey, CA 93940
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,233 services · 3,758 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older | Procedure | 36573 |
66 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
978 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
373 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
367 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast | Imaging | 74177 |
333 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
212 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Ct scan of chest without contrast | Imaging | 71250 |
146 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast | Imaging | 74176 |
141 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Ct scan of upper spine without contrast | Imaging | 72125 |
139 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Mri scan of brain without contrast | Imaging | 70551 |
132 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
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.
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.
Other family practices in Monterey 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1981 at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Daniel R. Hightower?
Daniel R. Hightower is a family practice in Monterey, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Daniel R. Hightower's address?
Daniel R. Hightower is listed at 23625 Holman Hwy, Monterey, CA 93940. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Daniel R. Hightower?
The number on file is (831) 624-5311. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Daniel R. Hightower?
Daniel R. Hightower's National Provider Identifier is 1710995063. 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
Where did Daniel R. Hightower train?
Daniel R. Hightower attended University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, graduating in 1981. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Daniel R. Hightower have?
Daniel R. Hightower has 45 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1981, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Daniel R. Hightower perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Daniel R. Hightower performs procedures including insertion of tube for infusion with imaging guidance and review by radiologist, patient 5 years or older; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of chest, 2 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Daniel R. Hightower's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Daniel R. Hightower. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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