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Unclaimed ProfileAbout LIGHTNER
Joel E. Lightner, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Huntsville, AL specializing in diagnostic radiology. Joel trained at Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. According to Medicare claims data, Joel cared for 3,332 Medicare patients across 3,362 services.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (256) 539-0457
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2006 FRANKLIN ST SE STE 200
Huntsville, AL 35801
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,362 services · 3,332 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | Procedure | 19083 |
27 |
| Screening 3d breast mammography | Imaging | 77063 |
887 |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
886 |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
259 |
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
161 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
125 |
| Ct scan head or brain without contrast | Imaging | 70450 |
124 |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
104 |
| Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76642 |
99 |
| Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76641 |
95 |
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.
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 diagnostic radiology specialists in Huntsville 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2007 at Mercer University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Lightner specialize in?
Dr. Lightner is a diagnostic radiology in Huntsville, AL. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Lightner located?
Dr. Lightner is listed at 2006 FRANKLIN ST SE STE 200, Huntsville, AL 35801. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lightner's phone number?
The number on file is (256) 539-0457. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Lightner's NPI number?
Dr. Lightner's National Provider Identifier is 1760659684. 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 Dr. Lightner go to medical school?
Dr. Lightner attended Mercer University School of Medicine, graduating in 2007. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Lightner been practicing?
Dr. Lightner has 19 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2007, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Lightner do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lightner performs procedures including biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as screening 3d breast mammography and screening mammography. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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