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Dr. William Johnson Hightower , MD

Anesthesiology • West Bloomfield, MI

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. William Hightower, MD is a registered Anesthesiology practitioner in West Bloomfield, MI. With approximately 20 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Virginia School Of Medicine in 2006, Dr. Hightower provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 6777 W MAPLE RD.

Dr. Hightower is affiliated with Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement, anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6777 W Maple Rd
Department Of Anesthesiology

West Bloomfield, MI 483223013

Telephone 2483251000
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Henry Ford Health System Facility NPI 1952376238

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Virginia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2006

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in West Bloomfield, MI

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
20 Yrs -2.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.5 Yrs
State Avg: 25.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
14 Specialists

Practicing in West Bloomfield, MI (1799 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
7.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
85.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hightower (20 Years) 20 Yrs
West Bloomfield Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 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
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
50 50 $676.00 $120.87
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement
23 23 $1465.22 $201.44
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
21 21 $757.14 $130.68
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope
20 20 $615.00 $93.71
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm
17 17 $570.59 $96.02
00145 Anesthesia for retinal surgery
17 17 $1041.18 $170.35
00400 Anesthesia for procedure on skin of arms, legs, or trunk
16 15 $818.75 $94.50
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve)
15 15 $700.00 $60.11
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand
14 14 $757.14 $78.77
00910 Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
12 12 $741.67 $98.52

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License MI 4301095782

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Anesthesiology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License CA A101039

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Smg Anesthesia Specialists Llc

2025 Glenn Mitchell Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 234560178

Phone: 7575071000

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners
Anna Cedoz , CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1003612128

Speech-Language Pathologist (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Kelly Mcintosh , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1023235520

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Melissa Shonk , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033449160

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Ronnya Peter , BSN

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1053077370

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Dr. Amy Ishbia , DO

Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology

NPI 1073250940

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Aurica Lucaciu , C-NP

Nurse Practitioner - Adult Health

NPI 1093093015

Certified Nurse Practitioner

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 13, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 13, 2015

Registered at 6777 W MAPLE RD, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 483223013 (Tel: 2483251000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 13, 2015

Registered at 6777 W MAPLE RD, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, WEST BLOOMFIELD, MI 483223013 (Tel: 2483251000)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 13, 2015

Recorded as WILLIAM HIGHTOWER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 13, 2015

Anesthesiology (License #4301095782 in MI)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 26, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790972404
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 26, 2007
Last Update: July 13, 2015
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

6777 W Maple Rd, Department Of Anesthesiology

West Bloomfield, MI 483223013

Phone: 2483251000

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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