Dr Daniel J Hightower, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Visalia, CA

Dr Daniel J Hightower, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Visalia, California. He went to University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Mineral King Radiological Medical Group Inc and his current practice location is 1700 S Court St Ste F, Visalia, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (559) 734-9244.

Dr Daniel J Hightower is licensed to practice in California (license number G73127) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1437173325.

Contact Information

Dr Daniel J Hightower, MD
1700 S Court St Ste F,
Visalia, CA 93277-4931
(559) 734-9244
(559) 734-6932

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Daniel J Hightower
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience35 Years
Location1700 S Court St Ste F, Visalia, California
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Daniel J Hightower attended and graduated from University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437173325
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/13/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4385539196
  • Enrollment ID: I20040219000970

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Daniel J Hightower such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437173325NPI-NPPES
00G731271MedicaidCA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology G73127 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kaweah Delta Medical CenterVisalia, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mineral King Radiological Medical Group Inc216332172016

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Daniel J Hightower allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMineral King Radiological Medical Group Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1578505202
PECOS PAC ID: 2163321720
Enrollment ID: O20040102000799

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Daniel J Hightower is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Daniel J Hightower, MD
1700 S Court St Ste F,
Visalia, CA 93277-4931

Ph: (559) 734-9244
Dr Daniel J Hightower, MD
1700 S Court St Ste F,
Visalia, CA 93277-4931

Ph: (559) 734-9244

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