STEPHEN HIGHTOWER, M.D.
Urology Physician · LONG BEACH, CA
Individual Active NPI 1972603371
Medicare payment data Part B · 2024
| Year | Beneficiaries | Services | Submitted | Allowed | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 692 | 72,877 | $3,725,142 | $1,914,836 | $1,778,231 |
| 2023 | 634 | 66,469 | $3,679,745 | $1,785,169 | $1,640,071 |
| 2022 | 638 | 53,691 | $5,625,743 | $1,362,634 | $1,213,114 |
Top procedures (2024)
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Avg allowed | Avg paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87798 | Detection test by nucleic acid for organism, amplified probe technique | 17,266 | $34 | $34 |
| 87481 | Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique | 6,640 | $34 | $34 |
| 87801 | Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple organisms, amplified probe(s) technique | 3,985 | $69 | $69 |
| 99214 | Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 1,856 | $137 | $98 |
| 81015 | Urinalysis using microscope | 1,813 | $3 | $3 |
| J1952 | Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 1,345 | $57 | $45 |
| 87563 | Detection of mycoplasma genitalium by dna or rna probe | 1,337 | $34 | $34 |
| 87641 | Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique | 1,329 | $34 | $34 |
| 87640 | Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique | 1,329 | $34 | $34 |
| 87653 | Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique | 1,329 | $34 | $34 |
| 87500 | Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique | 1,329 | $34 | $34 |
| 87651 | Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group a), amplified probe technique | 1,329 | $34 | $34 |
Taxonomy & licensure
| Specialty | Code | Primary | License | State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urology Physician | 208800000X | ✓ | G084688 | CA |
Medicare eligibility
- Part B
- Yes
- DME
- Yes
- Home health
- Yes
- Power mobility
- Yes
- Hospice
- Yes
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Source: NPPES (public domain) and CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners data. Not affiliated with CMS, NPPES, or any government agency.