44 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Hightower, Gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR?
Where did Dr. Hightower go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Gastroenterology; Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Ar Coll of Med, Little Rock Ar
Is Dr. Hightower board certified as a Gastroenterologist?
Yes, Dr. Michael 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 Gastroenterologist like Dr. Hightower typically treat?
As a Gastroenterologist, 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:
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Health Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
- Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy Screening
- Bowel Cancer Screening
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon
What procedures does a Gastroenterologist like Dr. Hightower typically perform?
As a Gastroenterologist, 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:
- Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
- Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
- Colonoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
- Flexible Colonoscopy
- Colon Exam with Biopsy
- Lower Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
- Colon Polyp Removal
- Colorectal Lesion Excision
CPT Codes:
- 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
Does Dr. Hightower accept my insurance?
Please contact Dr. Hightower's office to confirm accepted insurance plans.
Where is Dr. Hightower's office located?
What is Dr. Hightower's NPI number?A 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 1053389353.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hightower?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hightower