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- 2888 Long Beach Blvd., Suite #340, Long Beach, CA 90806
About Dr. Hightower
Based in Long Beach, CA, Stephen A. Hightower, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. Stephen graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1993. Medicare claims data shows Stephen provided 42,940 services to 7,054 patients. The services billed most often include detection test by nucleic acid for organism, amplified probe technique, detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique, and detection test by nucleic acid for multiple organisms, amplified probe(s) technique. NPI 1972603371 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (562) 595-6891
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2888 LONG BEACH BLVD. SUITE #340
Long Beach, CA 90806
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
42,940 services · 7,054 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
99 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
25 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76775 |
628 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum | Imaging | 76872 |
30 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
25 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
117 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96402 |
45 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | Drug given | J1952 |
1,345 | More often than most peers in Urology |
| Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg | Drug given | J0696 |
94 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg | Drug given | J1580 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
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 urologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 3
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 — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other urologists in Long Beach 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Vermont College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at University of Vermont College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Stephen A. Hightower's specialty?
Stephen A. Hightower is an urologist in Long Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Stephen A. Hightower?
Stephen A. Hightower is listed at 2888 Long Beach Blvd. Suite #340, Long Beach, CA 90806. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Stephen A. Hightower?
The number on file is (562) 595-6891. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Stephen A. Hightower?
Stephen A. Hightower's National Provider Identifier is 1972603371. 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 Stephen A. Hightower's education?
Stephen A. Hightower attended University of Vermont College of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Stephen A. Hightower have?
Stephen A. Hightower has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Stephen A. Hightower known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Stephen A. Hightower performs procedures including diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and biopsy of prostate gland; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity and ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Stephen A. Hightower's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Stephen A. Hightower. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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