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Active NPI 1255562104 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Charles David Hightower , MD

Orthopaedic Surgery • Anchorage, AK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Charles Hightower, MD is a certified Orthopaedic Surgery practicing in Anchorage, AK. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 2007, Dr. Hightower delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1200 AIRPORT HEIGHTS DR.

Dr. Hightower is affiliated with Juneau Bone And Joint Center Llc and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each, therapy procedure using manual technique, each. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1200 Airport Heights Dr
Suite 190

Anchorage, AK 995082965

Telephone 9074445501
Fax 9072225947
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Alaska Ob/gyn Care, Pc Facility NPI 1902871411

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Minnesota Medical School

Graduation Year

2007

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Anchorage, AK

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
19 Yrs -5.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.0 Yrs
State Avg: 20.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
43 Specialists

Practicing in Anchorage, AK (90 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
30.2% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount
83.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hightower (19 Years) 19 Yrs
Anchorage Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
12,680 98 $1.00 $0.13
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes
1,097 90 $112.00 $31.71
97140 Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes
330 50 $99.00 $28.01
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
273 191 $312.00 $111.74
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities
249 64 $100.00 $40.03
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes
240 31 $106.00 $37.24
97124 Therapy procedure using massage, each 15 minutes
200 14 $82.00 $29.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint
119 84 $540.00 $88.91
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views
105 86 $360.00 $52.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
101 95 $379.00 $159.97
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
54 45 $360.00 $53.35
J1030 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg
53 22 $40.00 $6.33
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
52 52 $456.00 $134.77
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
48 48 $535.00 $207.42
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
45 35 $300.00 $39.26
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
42 39 $183.00 $68.84
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
36 27 $420.00 $45.92
97161 Evaluation of physical therapy, typically 20 minutes
35 32 $312.00 $127.03
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes
27 27 $258.00 $127.07
97165 Evaluation for occupational therapy, typically 30 minutes
26 25 $256.00 $128.14
97760 Training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes
26 12 $136.00 $46.06
73721 Mri scan of leg joint without contrast
19 19 $3501.47 $238.44
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint
19 15 $312.00 $64.92
73221 Mri scan of arm joint without contrast
18 17 $3433.33 $234.45

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Orthopaedic Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License AK 7493

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopaedic Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X

State License MN 20288

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Juneau Bone And Joint Center Llc

3220 Hospital Dr, Juneau, AK 998017899

Phone: 9073642663

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

22 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Melanie Mccleave , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1003881517

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Dale Trombley , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1154386944

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Mark Zimmerman , MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology

NPI 1164408035

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Justyna Raszewska , LCSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1184924573

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Sharon Banicki , ANP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1215044532

Adult Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1255303053

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

11 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 18, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 18, 2017

Registered at 1200 AIRPORT HEIGHTS DR, SUITE 190, ANCHORAGE, AK 995082965 (Tel: 9074445501)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 18, 2017

Registered at 1200 AIRPORT HEIGHTS DR, SUITE 190, ANCHORAGE, AK 995082965 (Tel: 9074445501)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 18, 2017

Recorded as CHARLES HIGHTOWER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 18, 2017

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #7493 in AK)

NPI Profile Active June 14, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 14, 2012

Registered at 2512 S 7TH ST, SUITE R200, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554541404 (Tel: 6122739400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 14, 2012

Registered at 2512 S 7TH ST, SUITE R200, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554541404 (Tel: 6122739400)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 14, 2012

Recorded as CHARLES HIGHTOWER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 14, 2012

Orthopaedic Surgery (License #20288 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 27, 2009

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255562104
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 27, 2009
Last Update: January 18, 2017
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1200 Airport Heights Dr, Suite 190

Anchorage, AK 995082965

Phone: 9074445501

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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