Active NPI 1972603371 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Stephen Anthony Hightower , MD

Urology • Long Beach, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Long Beach, CA. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Vermont College Of Medicine in 1993, Dr. Hightower delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2888 LONG BEACH BLVD..

Dr. Hightower is affiliated with Coast Urological Medical Group, Inc. and accepts Medicare assignment . Telehealth and virtual consultation options are available for eligible patients.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include detection test for organism, detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique, detection test for multiple organisms. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2888 Long Beach Blvd.
Suite #340

Long Beach, CA 908061552

Telephone 5625956891

Fax 5624907271

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Gary Ramelli, M.d. A Medical Corporation Facility NPI 1811298177

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Vermont College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Long Beach, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +13.8 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.2 Yrs

State Avg: 27.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

11 Specialists

Practicing in Long Beach, CA (1624 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

45.5% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

78.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hightower (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Long Beach Specialty Average (19.2 Years) 19.2 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
87798 Detection test for organism	17,266	508	$40.00	$34.39
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	6,640	508	$40.00	$34.39
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	3,985	508	$75.00	$68.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,856	644	$475.00	$136.95
81015 Urinalysis using microscope	1,813	650	$20.00	$2.98
J1952 Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg	1,345	19	$235.00	$56.76
87563 Detection of mycoplasma genitalium by dna or rna probe	1,337	508	$38.00	$34.39
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	1,329	508	$40.00	$34.39
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	1,329	508	$40.00	$34.39
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	1,329	508	$40.00	$34.39
87641 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique	1,329	508	$40.00	$34.39
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	1,329	508	$40.00	$34.39
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's	800	426	$50.00	$17.14
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	628	324	$275.00	$66.36
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	117	48	$50.00	$15.77
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	99	77	$900.00	$269.80
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	94	25	$18.75	$0.45
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	88	88	$700.00	$179.29
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	56	48	$625.00	$194.11
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	45	21	$85.00	$40.08
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	30	29	$725.00	$158.13
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	25	25	$1025.00	$264.40
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	25	22	$3060.00	$181.52
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	25	$350.00	$63.89
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	21	11	$34.05	$2.40
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	16	15	$4000.00	$853.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	14	12	$325.00	$94.23
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	12	11	$790.00	$178.81
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	12	12	$2760.00	$599.71

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
87798 Detection test for organism	15,106	467	$40.00	$34.39
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	5,810	467	$40.00	$34.39
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	3,480	464	$75.00	$68.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,797	599	$475.00	$136.56
81015 Urinalysis using microscope	1,715	593	$20.00	$2.99
J1952 Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg	1,344	20	$235.00	$82.76
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	1,162	467	$40.00	$34.39
87641 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique	1,162	467	$40.00	$34.39
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	1,162	467	$40.00	$34.39
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	1,162	467	$40.00	$34.39
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	1,162	467	$40.00	$34.39
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	378	225	$275.00	$66.53
87563 Detection of mycoplasma genitalium by dna or rna probe	188	151	$38.00	$34.39
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	121	103	$900.00	$273.83
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	120	40	$50.00	$15.48
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	93	93	$700.00	$179.64
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	92	23	$18.75	$0.48
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	72	12	$4773.00	$1025.55
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	48	38	$725.00	$155.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	46	33	$325.00	$95.18
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	43	21	$85.00	$38.71
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	40	37	$625.00	$193.99
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	34	34	$125.00	$12.50
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	29	12	$25.00	$2.79
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	24	24	$350.00	$63.46
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	23	23	$1025.00	$259.04
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	17	13	$790.00	$182.37
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	15	15	$3060.00	$186.16
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	12	12	$6640.00	$1483.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	27,000	12	$0.33	$0.03
87798 Detection test for organism	10,829	365	$151.82	$34.49
87481 Detection test for candida species (yeast), amplified probe technique	4,155	365	$151.77	$34.53
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,755	585	$475.00	$138.43
81015 Urinalysis using microscope	1,701	601	$20.00	$3.00
87801 Detection test for multiple organisms	1,122	225	$349.26	$69.26
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	833	365	$151.82	$34.50
87640 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus (bacteria), amplified probe technique	832	365	$151.63	$34.49
87641 Detection test by nucleic acid for staphylococcus aureus, methicillin resistant (mrsa bacteria), amplified probe technique	832	365	$151.63	$34.49
87500 Detection test by nucleic acid for vancomycin resistance strep (vre), amplified probe technique	831	365	$151.93	$34.49
87653 Detection test by nucleic acid for strep (streptococcus, group b), amplified probe technique	829	365	$152.04	$34.53
J1952 Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg	630	15	$235.00	$95.58
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	445	243	$275.00	$66.35
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	135	107	$900.00	$285.10
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	115	18	$560.00	$180.87
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	113	39	$50.00	$16.01
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	111	85	$625.00	$196.99
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	101	101	$700.00	$181.06
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	74	13	$4773.00	$1084.67
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	64	16	$18.83	$0.50
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	62	20	$85.00	$37.25
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	44	31	$725.00	$164.36
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	32	30	$325.00	$99.86
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	27	13	$100.00	$2.10
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	20	13	$625.00	$171.62
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	17	17	$1025.00	$275.00
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	17	17	$350.00	$65.46
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	15	15	$350.00	$36.02
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	15	14	$790.00	$209.36
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	15	15	$775.00	$234.03
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	15	15	$180.00	$7.69
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	15	15	$1650.00	$457.28
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	14	14	$3060.00	$189.46
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	13	13	$6640.00	$1562.92
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	13	12	$2760.00	$571.27
88121 Cell examination of urine, computer-assisted	12	11	$500.00	$51.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	15,600	11	$0.33	$0.03
81015 Urinalysis using microscope	1,328	556	$20.00	$3.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,226	506	$475.00	$140.52
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	410	220	$275.00	$67.22
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	394	200	$625.00	$199.42
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	174	20	$557.70	$182.06
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	137	102	$900.00	$274.05
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	100	25	$18.75	$0.53
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	93	42	$50.00	$15.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	86	86	$700.00	$184.79
52442 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, each additional implant	84	17	$4718.43	$1193.27
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	66	20	$85.00	$37.82
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	64	47	$725.00	$163.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	50	$325.00	$100.87
88344 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue	30	13	$550.00	$41.54
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	26	26	$350.00	$65.59
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	25	25	$1025.00	$286.18
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	21	21	$3060.00	$193.23
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	14	$790.00	$214.15
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	17	17	$875.00	$231.36
52441 Insertion of implant in urethra within prostate gland using an endoscope, 1 implant	17	17	$6529.41	$1659.82
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	14	14	$1650.00	$461.35
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	14	14	$775.00	$221.90
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	14	14	$350.00	$37.39
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	14	14	$180.00	$7.81
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	11	11	$2760.00	$621.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81015 Urinalysis using microscope	1,271	525	$19.99	$3.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,130	496	$258.70	$118.46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	325	185	$452.98	$160.18
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	291	183	$125.00	$12.11
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	147	19	$560.00	$223.00
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	126	95	$575.95	$239.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	120	81	$166.96	$81.58
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	72	18	$80.69	$36.47
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	72	25	$50.00	$15.96
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	68	17	$16.10	$0.58
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	60	60	$395.00	$180.66
76775 Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity	49	46	$271.94	$67.17
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	36	28	$449.31	$167.70
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	23	23	$645.65	$228.57
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	20	20	$263.75	$37.09
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	20	20	$180.00	$7.82
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	20	11	$25.00	$1.93
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	20	20	$1096.25	$414.96
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	20	20	$775.00	$181.25
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	18	11	$378.61	$113.17
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	18	15	$776.67	$219.06
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	18	17	$673.33	$283.31
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	17	16	$2760.00	$630.27
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	17	17	$350.00	$64.62
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	16	16	$3060.00	$199.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81015 Urinalysis using microscope	1,318	569	$20.00	$3.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,188	517	$150.00	$118.64
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	340	203	$125.00	$14.87
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	258	141	$125.00	$81.37
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	156	19	$560.00	$224.90
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	137	94	$415.00	$213.78
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	120	30	$15.00	$0.55
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	91	91	$250.00	$175.72
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	73	60	$225.00	$157.07
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	49	19	$75.00	$35.26
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	34	11	$50.00	$18.70
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	33	33	$325.00	$143.21
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	32	32	$350.00	$61.84
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	30	30	$530.00	$272.23
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	25	25	$3060.00	$196.86
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	14	13	$721.43	$215.19
52649 Complete laser fragmentation of prostate including control of bleeding using an endoscope	14	13	$3857.14	$899.85
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	12	12	$850.00	$410.55
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	12	12	$775.00	$159.96
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	12	12	$225.00	$37.94
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	11	11	$180.00	$7.99
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	11	11	$2760.00	$622.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81015 Urinalysis using microscope	1,400	549	$20.00	$3.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,208	512	$150.00	$118.08
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	369	199	$125.00	$18.60
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	345	168	$125.00	$80.25
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	156	20	$560.00	$212.39
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	133	93	$415.00	$187.21
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	108	27	$15.00	$0.62
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	85	85	$250.00	$179.17
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	62	56	$225.00	$158.88
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	54	18	$50.00	$23.22
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	51	19	$75.00	$35.22
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	25	25	$530.00	$281.67
51703 Complicated insertion of bladder tube	25	13	$450.00	$141.20
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	25	25	$350.00	$67.09
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	24	24	$325.00	$110.95
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	22	14	$25.00	$1.47
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	22	20	$779.09	$211.08
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	21	21	$225.00	$40.79
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	20	20	$775.00	$130.17
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	20	20	$180.00	$8.82
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	20	20	$850.00	$391.76
G0416 Surgical pathology, gross and microscopic examinations, for prostate needle biopsy, any method	17	17	$3060.00	$198.32
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	15	14	$2760.00	$622.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
81015 Urinalysis using microscope	1,383	589	$20.00	$4.09
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,032	508	$145.94	$118.27
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	423	209	$119.01	$80.87
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding	369	226	$125.00	$23.00
J9217 Leuprolide acetate (for depot suspension), 7.5 mg	153	19	$560.00	$208.40
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope	146	107	$415.00	$187.13
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	86	86	$250.00	$179.56
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	72	18	$15.00	$0.61
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	71	60	$215.49	$156.96
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	58	23	$50.00	$29.37
96402 Administration of hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle	50	19	$75.00	$37.56
51741 Electronic assessment of bladder emptying	30	29	$180.00	$9.21
51797 Insertion of device into abdomen with pressure and urine flow rate study	30	29	$775.00	$129.04
51784 Non-needle measurement and recording of electrical activity of muscles at bladder and bowel openings	30	29	$225.00	$39.08
51729 Complex measurement of pressure of urine flow in bladder with urethra pressure and voiding pressure studies	30	29	$850.00	$391.92
J1580 Injection, garamycin, gentamicin, up to 80 mg	25	15	$25.00	$1.52
76872 Ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum	22	22	$325.00	$106.82
50590 Shock wave crushing of kidney stones	18	15	$2760.00	$618.02
52310 Simple removal of foreign body, stone, or stent in urethra or bladder using an endoscope	13	12	$700.00	$273.83
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	13	13	$350.00	$64.42
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	13	13	$630.00	$216.83
55700 Biopsy of prostate gland	13	13	$530.00	$262.53

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License CA G084688

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

ZZZ75909Z (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Coast Urological Medical Group, Inc.

3771 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 907203118

Phone: 5624300581

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Michael Norris , MD

Urology

NPI 1114023850

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Ingram , MD

Urology

NPI 1447366711

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. William Naftel , MD

Urology

NPI 1982704383

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 2888 LONG BEACH BLVD., SUITE #340, LONG BEACH, CA 908061552 (Tel: 5625956891)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 2888 LONG BEACH BLVD., SUITE #340, LONG BEACH, CA 908061552 (Tel: 5625956891)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as STEPHEN HIGHTOWER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Urology (License #G084688 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Number: 1972603371

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: September 25, 2006

Last Update: July 08, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

2888 Long Beach Blvd., Suite #340

Long Beach, CA 908061552

Phone: 5625956891

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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