Active NPI 1861425878 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Brian Hightower , DO

Internal Medicine • Cushing, OK

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment Telehealth Available

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Hightower, DO is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Cushing, OK. With approximately 33 years of clinical experience since graduating from Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993, Dr. Hightower delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1025 E 2ND ST.

Dr. Hightower is affiliated with Stillwater Medical Center Authority 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, injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg, established patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1025 E 2nd St

Cushing, OK 740234136

Telephone 9182253627

Fax 9182251008

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ahs Oklahoma Physician Group, Llc Facility NPI 1922683051

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Oklahoma State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Graduation Year

1993

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

Telehealth Services Available

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Cushing, OK

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

33 Yrs +3.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 30.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Cushing, OK (1179 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

50.0% Regional Adoption

✓ Offers Virtual Consultations

Medicare Pricing Discount

55.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hightower (33 Years) 33 Yrs

Cushing Specialty Average (30.0 Years) 30.0 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	21,840	140	$0.50	$0.13
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	13,901	18	$0.15	$0.02
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,614	287	$250.00	$122.00
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,556	170	$2.00	$0.11
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	1,046	210	$47.00	$13.55
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	940	136	$20.00	$0.46
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	358	87	$7.50	$0.66
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	321	215	$13.00	$8.60
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	188	39	$156.00	$71.43
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	177	62	$15.00	$1.26
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	137	137	$250.00	$125.74
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	105	84	$30.00	$9.68
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	91	41	$100.00	$50.87
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	89	25	$161.03	$71.72
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	87	67	$175.00	$86.50
J1940 Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg	82	23	$20.00	$0.50
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	79	69	$287.94	$110.23
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	79	69	$394.00	$165.84
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	70	35	$195.53	$75.98
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	69	46	$287.72	$114.59
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	69	68	$40.00	$30.07
81003 Automated urinalysis test	60	42	$12.00	$2.20
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	59	59	$143.00	$81.82
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	32	28	$391.59	$176.11
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	18	16	$31.00	$7.17
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	18	17	$105.00	$50.28
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	17	16	$378.00	$175.57
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	16	14	$93.00	$45.62

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	14,400	15	$0.15	$0.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,789	314	$250.00	$118.01
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,348	169	$2.00	$0.12
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	932	218	$47.00	$12.97
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	789	120	$20.00	$0.50
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	374	235	$13.00	$8.33
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	323	166	$30.00	$11.65
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	319	87	$7.50	$0.54
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	199	80	$15.00	$1.57
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	181	44	$156.00	$70.09
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	174	174	$250.00	$120.83
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	149	37	$156.00	$70.16
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	99	99	$40.00	$28.68
85610 Blood test, clotting time	91	11	$21.00	$4.20
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	89	89	$143.99	$75.81
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	82	54	$202.00	$113.32
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	79	65	$207.00	$108.50
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	78	64	$394.00	$165.28
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	75	43	$140.00	$75.29
J1940 Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg	53	14	$20.00	$0.57
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	49	45	$378.00	$172.65
81003 Automated urinalysis test	47	34	$12.00	$2.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	34	$175.00	$84.41
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	34	24	$100.00	$48.53
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	19	19	$31.00	$8.01
17000 Destruction of skin growth	15	13	$135.00	$61.95
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	14	14	$105.00	$50.28
83036 Hemoglobin A1C level	14	14	$40.00	$8.84
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	14	13	$215.00	$103.99
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	13	12	$62.00	$20.29
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	13	13	$378.00	$173.20
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	11	11	$45.00	$19.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	18,501	13	$0.16	$0.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,903	315	$250.00	$119.14
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,573	185	$2.00	$0.12
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	959	222	$47.00	$13.11
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	847	134	$20.00	$0.48
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	390	240	$13.00	$2.91
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	352	175	$30.00	$10.84
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	292	87	$7.50	$0.56
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	198	73	$15.00	$1.70
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	187	187	$250.00	$123.70
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	119	119	$40.00	$27.14
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	107	107	$95.00	$68.94
J1940 Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg	90	19	$20.00	$0.60
85610 Blood test, clotting time	83	13	$21.00	$4.24
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	78	21	$156.00	$64.78
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	63	34	$202.00	$97.69
81003 Automated urinalysis test	57	35	$12.00	$2.22
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	49	20	$140.00	$67.95
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	47	39	$394.00	$188.98
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	45	37	$207.00	$99.78
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	42	36	$175.00	$85.33
J2930 Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, up to 125 mg	41	39	$20.00	$5.22
G0180 Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and	33	25	$100.00	$49.44
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	33	29	$105.00	$49.52
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	28	13	$39.00	$15.19
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	24	13	$156.00	$64.86
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	22	17	$525.00	$251.32
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	19	18	$378.00	$156.77
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	18	16	$150.00	$67.64
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	18	15	$260.00	$126.05
17000 Destruction of skin growth	18	14	$135.00	$61.41
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	16	13	$31.00	$10.01
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	15	15	$30.00	$19.68
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	15	12	$130.20	$43.30
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	14	12	$62.00	$20.96
99306 Initial nursing facility visit, typically 45 minutes per day	11	11	$378.00	$156.62
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	11	11	$421.00	$176.18
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	11	11	$40.00	$11.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	2,318	351	$228.61	$121.56
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,938	200	$2.00	$0.14
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	1,223	248	$47.00	$13.03
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	960	139	$20.00	$0.52
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	526	277	$11.00	$2.96
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	483	198	$30.00	$10.29
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	443	99	$7.50	$0.48
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	167	167	$40.00	$15.73
J1940 Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg	152	29	$20.00	$0.63
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	143	143	$80.00	$65.04
85610 Blood test, clotting time	142	18	$19.00	$4.29
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	130	62	$15.35	$1.98
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	124	39	$140.00	$69.34
81003 Automated urinalysis test	67	37	$12.00	$2.25
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	60	51	$206.55	$102.07
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	57	49	$394.00	$193.15
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes	54	30	$202.00	$99.66
87635 Amplifed dna or rna probe detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) antigen	45	39	$105.00	$51.31
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	39	$167.61	$87.18
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	37	37	$232.70	$126.60
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	30	16	$156.00	$65.87
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	28	28	$28.00	$20.29
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	22	17	$126.82	$43.19
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	17	15	$57.06	$19.80
17000 Destruction of skin growth	14	12	$135.00	$62.14
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	13	12	$247.69	$129.56
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	12	11	$150.00	$69.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	11	11	$298.18	$160.91

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	16,406	19	$0.15	$0.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	2,551	376	$160.00	$101.44
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,878	210	$2.00	$0.12
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	1,193	252	$47.00	$13.20
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	1,142	161	$20.00	$0.57
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	586	306	$11.00	$2.92
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	472	205	$30.00	$11.22
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	427	105	$7.50	$0.57
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	247	67	$140.00	$70.41
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	211	211	$40.00	$15.78
J1940 Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg	184	32	$20.00	$0.66
90694 Influenza vaccine, quadrivalent inactivated, 0.5 ml dosage	172	172	$80.00	$59.58
85610 Blood test, clotting time	163	21	$19.00	$4.26
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	158	158	$218.00	$109.85
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	104	66	$207.00	$103.53
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	101	57	$21.09	$1.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	83	77	$110.00	$68.86
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	52	42	$266.00	$133.44
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	50	36	$394.00	$197.90
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	33	33	$28.00	$18.39
81003 Automated urinalysis test	33	24	$12.00	$2.23
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes	25	14	$156.00	$66.86
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	23	20	$31.00	$15.83
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	22	11	$39.00	$14.81
J2550 Injection, promethazine hcl, up to 50 mg	18	12	$30.00	$2.21
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	15	15	$160.00	$96.80
17000 Destruction of skin growth	13	12	$135.00	$61.40
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	11	11	$150.00	$65.42
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	11	11	$220.00	$122.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1071 Injection, testosterone cypionate, 1 mg	14,637	23	$0.14	$0.03
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	2,874	423	$168.89	$99.43
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	2,462	276	$2.47	$0.11
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	1,697	226	$16.95	$0.55
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	1,571	313	$47.53	$15.17
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	624	276	$27.82	$11.78
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	520	303	$10.29	$2.90
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	511	186	$142.79	$69.90
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	478	114	$6.95	$0.51
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	224	190	$210.56	$101.64
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	220	219	$40.15	$15.32
85610 Blood test, clotting time	217	33	$17.87	$4.28
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	209	178	$269.75	$129.95
J1940 Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg	165	37	$17.26	$0.74
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	124	71	$21.24	$1.79
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	100	100	$65.46	$56.54
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	79	60	$32.14	$15.97
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	62	62	$28.39	$18.35
90662 Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free	55	55	$75.00	$54.89
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	39	38	$133.59	$66.21
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	38	36	$227.37	$131.66
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	34	33	$150.71	$68.49
81003 Automated urinalysis test	33	26	$11.55	$2.44
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	23	23	$450.78	$114.63
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	21	21	$395.86	$194.91
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	19	14	$177.16	$51.24
J7620 Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme	18	14	$2.00	$0.14
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	18	18	$230.78	$103.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$160.00	$102.51
17000 Destruction of skin growth	15	15	$135.00	$61.17
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	15	14	$199.67	$101.80
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	13	12	$33.85	$13.15
G0009 Administration of pneumococcal vaccine	13	13	$40.00	$15.46
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	12	12	$479.00	$219.08
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	11	11	$452.91	$183.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	2,784	443	$224.00	$85.35
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,956	252	$5.00	$0.11
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	1,356	203	$2.00	$0.59
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	1,145	317	$50.73	$18.51
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	896	251	$155.00	$69.43
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	628	357	$7.00	$2.85
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	491	252	$16.00	$12.57
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	362	119	$2.00	$0.57
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	273	216	$293.00	$130.57
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	264	203	$228.00	$101.34
85610 Blood test, clotting time	255	34	$12.00	$4.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	239	214	$150.00	$58.18
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	231	229	$51.00	$18.65
J1940 Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg	203	47	$2.90	$0.90
90686 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	195	195	$40.00	$18.36
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	169	169	$241.00	$108.73
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	112	86	$479.00	$210.87
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	44	30	$6.00	$1.98
90653 Vaccine for influenza for injection into muscle	35	35	$111.00	$52.05
81003 Automated urinalysis test	35	28	$7.00	$2.63
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	33	28	$36.00	$16.78
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	33	22	$83.00	$38.10
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes	30	30	$433.00	$188.07
J7620 Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme	28	24	$2.00	$0.13
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	25	25	$816.00	$119.50
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	21	20	$155.00	$67.98
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	20	20	$217.00	$98.51
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	20	18	$154.00	$67.47
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	19	19	$772.00	$184.58
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	15	14	$290.00	$124.40
17110 Destruction of up to 14 skin growths	13	12	$265.00	$103.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	13	13	$224.00	$96.47

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	2,475	432	$224.00	$94.04
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	1,773	226	$5.00	$0.11
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg	1,300	189	$2.00	$0.63
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	1,163	293	$51.00	$22.76
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	726	359	$7.00	$2.91
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	706	232	$155.00	$68.77
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	409	210	$16.00	$10.97
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	354	100	$2.00	$0.63
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	286	237	$293.00	$130.56
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes	240	199	$228.00	$101.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	231	216	$150.00	$63.98
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit	228	228	$241.00	$104.85
85610 Blood test, clotting time	217	31	$12.00	$5.16
90688 Vaccine for influenza for administration into muscle, 0.5 ml dosage	200	197	$40.00	$17.04
G0008 Administration of influenza virus vaccine	198	195	$51.00	$23.05
J1940 Injection, furosemide, up to 20 mg	160	46	$3.00	$1.05
99496 Transitional care management services for problem of high complexity	108	91	$479.00	$209.46
J3420 Injection, vitamin b-12 cyanocobalamin, up to 1000 mcg	78	46	$6.00	$2.93
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	47	42	$36.00	$15.67
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths	36	13	$11.00	$5.16
81003 Automated urinalysis test	36	31	$7.00	$2.85
17000 Destruction of skin growth	35	27	$135.00	$61.55
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	28	26	$154.00	$69.56
99219 Hospital observation care, typically 50 minutes	27	25	$290.00	$130.56
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	25	25	$816.00	$112.56
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	20	20	$799.00	$183.68
G0121 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk	16	16	$772.00	$174.03
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$952.00	$188.69
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	12	12	$103.00	$45.94

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License OK 3199

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

100091440C (OK)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Stillwater Medical Center Authority

600 S Linwood Ave, Cushing, OK 740234630

Phone: 9187251599

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

6 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Karen Rackley , DNP, APRN CNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1083161277

Doctor of Nursing Practice, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner

Dr. Randy Grellner , DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1356364376

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Colm Mccauley , DO

Family Medicine

NPI 1518980531

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Courtney Elliot , ARNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1538182555

Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner

Queen Erue , APRN-CNP

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1659955771

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse - Certified Nurse Practitioner

Amber Reinecke , PA

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1679962856

Physician Assistant

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 May 01, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 01, 2014

Registered at 1025 E 2ND ST, CUSHING, OK 740234136 (Tel: 9182253627)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 01, 2014

Registered at 1025 E 2ND ST, CUSHING, OK 740234136 (Tel: 9182253627)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 01, 2014

Recorded as ROBERT HIGHTOWER, DO

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 01, 2014

Internal Medicine (License #3199 in OK)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 10, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1861425878

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: July 10, 2006

Last Update: May 01, 2014

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1025 E 2nd St

Cushing, OK 740234136

Phone: 9182253627

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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