Dr. Daniel Hightower
Family Practice in Monterey, California
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 43+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Daniel Hightower, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in Monterey, California. He attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1981, having over 43 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula, Stanford Hospital. Dr. Daniel Hightower also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula. Dr. Daniel Hightower accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (831) 624-5311 to request Dr. Daniel Hightower the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Daniel Hightower |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
6103717855 |
| Sole Proprietor |
Yes - He owns an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 43 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Daniel Hightower attended and graduated from University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine in 1981.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1710995063
- NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, August 3, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Monday, December 12, 2016
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Daniel Hightower
Medical Licenses
Dr. Daniel Hightower has been primarily specialized in Diagnostic Radiology for over 43 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology
click for detail Diagnostic Radiology A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
| G47875 | California |
- Radiology / Body Imaging
click for detail Body Imaging A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Body Imaging.
| G47875 | California |
- Radiology / Nuclear Radiology
click for detail Nuclear Radiology A radiologist who is involved in the analysis and imaging of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances in vitro and in vivo for diagnosis and the administration of radionuclides and radiolabeled substances for the treatment of disease.
| G47875 | California |
- Radiology / Pediatric Radiology
click for detail Pediatric Radiology A radiologist who is proficient in all forms of diagnostic imaging as it pertains to the treatment of diseases in the newborn, infant, child and adolescent. This specialist has knowledge of both imaging and interventional procedures related to the care and management of diseases of children. A pediatric radiologist must be highly knowledgeable of all organ systems as they relate to growth and development, congenital malformations, diseases peculiar to infants and children and diseases that begin in childhood but cause substantial residual impairment in adulthood.
| G47875 | California |
- Radiology / Vascular & Interventional Radiology
click for detail Vascular & Interventional Radiology A radiologist who diagnoses and treats diseases by various radiologic imaging modalities. These include fluoroscopy, digital radiography, computed tomography, sonography and magnetic resonance imaging.
| G47875 | California |
- Radiology / Diagnostic Ultrasound
click for detail Diagnostic Ultrasound A Radiology doctor of Osteopathy that specializes in Diagnostic Ultrasound.
| G47875 | California |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Monterey, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Stanford, California | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula
| Community Hospital Of The Monterey Peninsula | 107 |
Practice Locations
23625 Holman Hwy
Monterey, CA 93940-5902
Phone: (831) 624-5311
Fax: (831) 625-4948
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Monday, December 12, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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