Dr. Charles David Hightower , MD
Orthopaedic Surgery • Anchorage, AK
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
1200 Airport Heights Dr
Suite 190
Anchorage, AK 995082965
Medicare Profile & Education
University Of Minnesota Medical School
2007
✓ Accepts Assignment
Telehealth Services Available
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Orthopaedic Surgery in Anchorage, AK
Practicing in Anchorage, AK (90 Statewide)
✓ Offers Virtual Consultations
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| 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
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207X00000X
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
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Family Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Social Worker - Clinical
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Nurse Practitioner
Adult Nurse Practitioner
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1200 AIRPORT HEIGHTS DR, SUITE 190, ANCHORAGE, AK 995082965 (Tel: 9074445501)
Registered at 1200 AIRPORT HEIGHTS DR, SUITE 190, ANCHORAGE, AK 995082965 (Tel: 9074445501)
Recorded as CHARLES HIGHTOWER, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (License #7493 in AK)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 2512 S 7TH ST, SUITE R200, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554541404 (Tel: 6122739400)
Registered at 2512 S 7TH ST, SUITE R200, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554541404 (Tel: 6122739400)
Recorded as CHARLES HIGHTOWER, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery (License #20288 in MN)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
1200 Airport Heights Dr, Suite 190
Anchorage, AK 995082965
Phone: 9074445501
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