Stephen Hightower, M.D.
Urology · Long Beach, CA
Stephen Hightower, M.D. is a urology in Long Beach, CA with about 33 yrs in practice.
- SpecialtyUrology
- Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF VERMONT COLLEGE OF MEDICINE (1993)
- TelehealthOffers telehealth visits
- Practice size18 clinicians
- Medicare assignmentAccepts assignment (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
- Medicare activity~692 patients across 41,798 services, avg age 76
Common services
| Service | Medicare services | Medicare allows | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | 1,856 | $137 | See prices → |
| Limited ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | 628 | $66 | See prices → |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | 99 | $270 | See prices → |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | 88 | $179 | See prices → |
| Biopsy of prostate gland | 25 | $264 | See prices → |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | 14 | $94 | See prices → |
| Shock wave crushing of kidney stones | 12 | $600 | See prices → |
Hospital affiliations
Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners and the Doctors & Clinicians National Downloadable File (most recent release). Counts reflect Original Medicare activity only and are not a measure of quality. “Medicare allows” is the Medicare fee schedule amount — not what an insured or cash patient pays; for patient prices see the linked procedure pages. Always confirm a clinician’s current details with their office.