26 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hightower, Urologist in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Los Alamitos, CA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 26 years and is board certified. Dr. Hightower completed his residency at Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Urology; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, General Surgery. He is a member of the MemorialCare Physician Society. Dr. Hightower is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hightower’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hightower’s office at (562) 430-0581.
Where did Dr. Hightower go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, Urology; Suny Buffalo Grad Med-Dent, General Surgery | Roswell Park Cancer Institute
Medical School: University of Vt Coll of Med, Burlington Vt
Is Dr. Hightower board certified as an Urologist?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Hightower, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology
What languages does Dr. Hightower speak?
Dr. Hightower and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hightower treat?
As an Urologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
- BPH with LUTS
- Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms
ICD-10 Codes:
- N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- Acute Bladder Infection
- Bladder Disease
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
- Acute Cystitis
- Sudden Bladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
- N3000: Acute cystitis without hematuria
Also known as:
- Prostate Cancer
- Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Prostatic Carcinoma
- Prostate Gland Cancer
- Malignant Prostate Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate
Also known as:
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
- Frequent Urination
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urine and Urination
- Urinary urgency
- Urgent need to pee
- Overactive bladder symptom
- Urinary frequency
- Peeing often
- Frequent need to urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R3915: Urgency of urination
- R350: Frequency of micturition
Also known as:
- Prostate and Bladder Inflammation
- Acute Prostatitis
- Bladder Disease
- Prostate Disease
- Prostatitis: Inflammation of the Prostate
- Prostatocystitis
- Sudden prostate inflammation
- Acute prostate infection
- Rapid onset prostatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N413: Prostatocystitis
- N410: Acute prostatitis
Also known as:
- Elevated PSA Level
- Prostate Cancer Screening
- Prostate Disease
- Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
- Prostate Problems
- High Prostate Specific Antigen
- Abnormal PSA Test
- Increased PSA
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
Also known as:
- Urethra Inflammation
- Urethral Disorder
- Urethritis
- Inflamed Urethra
- Urethral Irritation
ICD-10 Codes:
- N342: Other urethritis
- N341: Nonspecific urethritis
Also known as:
- Abnormal Urine Test Results
- Urine and Urination
- Unusual urine findings
- Irregular urinalysis
- Abnormal pee test
ICD-10 Codes:
- R8290: Unspecified abnormal findings in urine
Also known as:
- Pelvic and Perineal Pain
- Pelvic Pain
- Perineum pain
- Pelvic floor pain
- Pain in groin area
ICD-10 Codes:
- R102: Pelvic and perineal pain
Also known as:
- Loss of Bladder Control
- Urge Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Incontinence
- Bladder Control Problems (Urinary Incontinence)
- Urinary incontinence
- Leaking urine
- Bladder leakage
- Urge Incontinence
- Overactive Bladder
- Sudden Urge to Urinate
ICD-10 Codes:
- R32: Unspecified urinary incontinence
- N3941: Urge incontinence
Also known as:
- Blood in Urine
- Urine and Urination
- Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
- Hematuria
- Bloody urine
- Red urine
ICD-10 Codes:
- R319: Hematuria, unspecified
Also known as:
- Kidney Stones
- Renal Calculi
- Nephrolithiasis
- Kidney Calculi
ICD-10 Codes:
- N200: Calculus of kidney
Also known as:
- Chronic Prostatitis
- Prostate Disease
- Prostatitis: Inflammation of the Prostate
- Chronic Prostate Inflammation
- Long-term Prostatitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- N411: Chronic prostatitis
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- Urinary Retention
- Urine and Urination
- Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
- Trouble emptying bladder
ICD-10 Codes:
- R338: Other retention of urine
What procedures does Dr. Hightower perform?
As an Urologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
- Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
- ESWL
- Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Shock Wave Lithotripsy
- Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal
- Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
- Bladder scope for stones
- Kidney stone breaking with stent
- Ureteral stent placement for stones
CPT Codes:
- 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave
- 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Laser Prostate Surgery (HoLEP)
- Laser Vaporization of Prostate
- Holmium laser enucleation of prostate
- Prostate morcellation
- BPH laser surgery
- Laser prostatectomy
- GreenLight laser surgery
- PVP surgery
- Prostate laser treatment
CPT Codes:
- 52649: Laser enucleation of the prostate with morcellation, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, internal urethrotomy and transurethral resection of prostate are included if performed)
- 52648: Laser vaporization of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, internal urethrotomy and transurethral resection of prostate are included if performed)
Also known as:
- Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
- Complex Bladder Pressure Test
- Rectal Pressure Study
- Gastric Pressure Test
- Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement
- Cystometrogram with Voiding Studies
- Urodynamic Study
- Bladder and Urethral Pressure Test
CPT Codes:
- 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 51729: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure) and urethral pressure profile studies (ie, urethral closure pressure profile), any technique
Also known as:
- Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
- Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
- Double-J stent insertion
- Gibbons stent placement
- Kidney stent placement
CPT Codes:
- 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
Also known as:
- Complex Urine Flow Test
- Uroflowmetry
- Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
- Bladder Function Test
CPT Codes:
- 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)
Also known as:
- Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
- Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
- Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
- Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple
Also known as:
- Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
- Sphincter EMG
- Anal Sphincter Electromyography
- Urethral Sphincter EMG
- Pelvic Floor Muscle Test
CPT Codes:
- 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique
Also known as:
- Bladder and Urethra Scope
- Cystoscopy
- Urethroscopy
- Bladder scope procedure
CPT Codes:
- 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Complicated Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
- Difficult Bladder Catheter Placement
- Indwelling Catheter Insertion (Complex)
- Temporary Urinary Catheter
CPT Codes:
- 51703: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; complicated (eg, altered anatomy, fractured catheter/balloon)
Also known as:
- Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
- Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
- Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
- Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)
Also known as:
- Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
- Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
- Bladder Neck Injection
- Endoscopic Urethral Implant
CPT Codes:
- 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck
Also known as:
- Bladder Stone Crushing and Removal (Large/Complex)
- Litholapaxy (large stone)
- Cystolitholapaxy
- Bladder stone fragmentation
- Removal of large bladder calculus
CPT Codes:
- 52318: Litholapaxy: crushing or fragmentation of calculus by any means in bladder and removal of fragments; complicated or large (over 2.5 cm)
Also known as:
- Prostate Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Prostate
- Punch Biopsy of Prostate
- Prostate Tissue Sample
CPT Codes:
- 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach
Also known as:
- Vasectomy
- Male Birth Control Surgery
- Male Sterilization Procedure
- Semen Analysis After Vasectomy
CPT Codes:
- 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)
Does Dr. Hightower accept my insurance?
Dr. Hightower accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (562) 430-0581 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hightower accept in Los Alamitos, CA?
Dr. Hightower in Los Alamitos, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
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CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
First Community Health Plan
Humana
Medicare
Monarch HealthCare
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Where is Dr. Hightower's office located?
Dr. Stephen Hightower's Primary Practice
3771 Katella Ave Ste 210
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
(562) 430-0581
Dr. Stephen Hightower's Practice 2
2888 Long Beach Blvd Ste 340
Long Beach, CA 90806
(562) 595-6891
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
MemorialCare Physician Society
Member
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 1972603371.
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. Stephen Hightower's specialty?
Dr. Hightower is a Urologist near Los Alamitos, CA. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Hightower to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Stephen Hightower affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hightower is affiliated with UCI Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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
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Is Stephen Hightower accepting new patients in Los Alamitos, CA?
Yes, Dr. Stephen Hightower is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Stephen Hightower offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hightower's office at (562) 430-0581 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Stephen Hightower?
Please contact Dr. Hightower's office at (562) 430-0581 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Hightower have?
Dr. Stephen Hightower is certified by the American Board of Urology.
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