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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hightower, Medical Oncologist in Gulfport, MS?
Dr. Olivia Hightower, MD is a Medical Oncologist, who primarily practices in Gulfport, MS with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Hightower is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hightower’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hightower’s office.
Is Dr. Hightower board certified as a Medical Oncologist?
Yes, Dr. Olivia Hightower, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hightower speak?
Dr. Hightower and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Hightower typically treat?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Hightower diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hightower. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- Cancer Chemotherapy
- Oncology immunotherapy
- Immune therapy for cancer
- Chemo treatment
- Oncology chemotherapy
- Cancer drug therapy
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z5112: Encounter for antineoplastic immunotherapy
- Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy
Also known as:
- Iron Deficiency Anemia
- Anemia
- Iron
- Anemia from Iron Lack
- Low Iron Anemia
- Sideropenic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D509: Iron deficiency anemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Central Right Female Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Right female breast central tumor
- Malignant growth in central right female breast
ICD-10 Codes:
- C50111: Malignant neoplasm of central portion of right female breast
What procedures does a Medical Oncologist like Dr. Hightower typically perform?
As a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Hightower performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hightower. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Transfusion and Donation
- Blood product transfusion
- Red blood cell transfusion
- Plasma transfusion
CPT Codes:
- 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components
Also known as:
- Declotting of Vascular Access Device
- Catheter declotting
- Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
- Blocked port-a-cath treatment
- Vascular access device unblocking
CPT Codes:
- 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter
Also known as:
- Abdominal Fluid Drainage with Imaging Guidance
- Guided Abdominal Paracentesis
- Ascites Drainage with Ultrasound
- Fluid Removal from Belly
CPT Codes:
- 49083: Abdominal paracentesis (diagnostic or therapeutic); with imaging guidance
Also known as:
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Hightower accept my insurance?
Dr. Hightower accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hightower accept in Gulfport, MS?
Dr. Hightower in Gulfport, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Federal government of the United States
Humana
Medicare
State of Mississippi
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hightower's office located?
What is Dr. Hightower's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hightower's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1528228541.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hightower?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hightower
What is Dr. Olivia Hightower's specialty?
Dr. Hightower is a Medical Oncologist near Gulfport, MS.
What does a Medical Oncologist do?
An internist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers and both benign and malignant tumors. This specialist determines and administers therapy for malignancies and collaborates with surgeons and radiation oncologists on additional cancer treatment options.
Is this Dr. Olivia Hightower affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hightower is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Memorial Hospital Stone County, Singing River Gulfport, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans, Slidell Memorial Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
When to see a Medical Oncologist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Olivia Hightower accepting new patients in Gulfport, MS?
Yes, Dr. Olivia Hightower is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Olivia Hightower offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hightower's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Olivia Hightower?
Please contact Dr. Hightower's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Olivia Hightower have?
Dr. Olivia Hightower is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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