30 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hightower, Diagnostic Radiologist in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Daniel Hightower, MD is a Diagnostic Radiologist, who primarily practices in Visalia, CA with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 30 years and is board certified. Dr. Hightower completed his residency at Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Diagnostic Radiology; Contra Costra Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine. Dr. Hightower is fluent in English, German, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hightower’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hightower’s office at (559) 624-2000.
Where did Dr. Hightower go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Moffitt Hosp Univ Of Ca, Diagnostic Radiology; Contra Costra Reg Med Ctr, Family Medicine
Medical School: University of Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca
Is Dr. Hightower board certified as a Diagnostic Radiologist?
Yes, Dr. Daniel Hightower, MD is board certified by the American Board of Radiology
What languages does Dr. Hightower speak?
Dr. Hightower and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
German
Spanish
What conditions does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Hightower typically treat?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
Also known as:
- Low Back Pain
- Back Pain
- Lumbago
- Lower Back Ache
- Chronic Low Back Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M5459: Other low back pain
Also known as:
- Cough
- Coughing
- Persistent cough
- Chronic cough
ICD-10 Codes:
- R059: Cough, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Injury
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Thoracic Injury
- Chest Trauma
- Rib Cage Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S299XXA: Unspecified injury of thorax, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Other Soft Tissue Disorder
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Muscle Disorder
- Muscle and connective tissue problems
- Uncommon soft tissue conditions
- Various soft tissue ailments
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7989: Other specified soft tissue disorders
What procedures does a Diagnostic Radiologist like Dr. Hightower typically perform?
As a Diagnostic Radiologist, 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.
Also known as:
- Lumbar Transforaminal Epidural Injection
- Facet Joint Injection (Lower Back/Sacrum)
- Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- TFESI (Lumbar)
- Nerve Root Block (Lumbar)
- Lower Back Nerve Injection with Imaging
- Lumbar Facet Joint Injection
- Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Paravertebral Facet Injection
- Lower Back Pain Injection (Guided)
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Pain Management Injection
- Cervical Epidural Injection
- Thoracic Epidural Injection
- Pain Relief Spinal Injection
CPT Codes:
- 64483: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; transforaminal epidural, with imaging guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral, single level
- 64493: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; single level
- 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
- 62321: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, cervical or thoracic; with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)
Also known as:
- Lumbar or Sacral Facet Joint Injection
- Facet joint block
- Zygapophyseal joint injection
- Lower back facet injection
- Sacral facet injection
CPT Codes:
- 64494: Injection(s), diagnostic or therapeutic agent, paravertebral facet (zygapophyseal) joint (or nerves innervating that joint) with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT), lumbar or sacral; second level (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
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
Does Dr. Hightower accept my insurance?
Dr. Hightower accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 624-2000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hightower accept in Visalia, CA?
Dr. Hightower in Visalia, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Centene Corporation
Central Health
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Humana
Imperial Health Holdings
Managed Care of America
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
Other Health Care Provider
State of California
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Where is Dr. Hightower's office located?
Dr. Daniel Hightower's Primary Practice
400 W Mineral King Ave
Visalia, CA 93291
(559) 624-2000
What hospitals are Dr. Hightower affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Hightower has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
Kaweah Health Medical Center,Visalia, CA
Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery

Ranked Spine Surgery

Ranked Orthopaedic Surgery
Ranked Spine Surgery
Community Regional Medical Center - Fresno,Fresno, CA
Ranked Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)

Ranked Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG)
Memorial Medical Center - Modesto, Ca,Modesto, CA
Ranked ObGyn Surgery

Ranked in 3 Procedures

Ranked ObGyn Surgery
Ranked in 3 Procedures
California Pacific Medical Center - Van Ness Campus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked in 2 Specialties

Ranked in 5 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Specialties
Ranked in 5 Procedures
Ronald Reagan Ucla Medical Center,Los Angeles, CA
Ranked in 3 Procedures

Ranked in 3 Procedures
Ucsf Medical Center At Parnassus,San Francisco, CA
Ranked in 2 Procedures

Ranked in 2 Procedures