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Physician

MICHAEL HIGHTOWER, M.D.

Gastroenterology

JONESBORO, AR, 72401
NPI: 1053389353

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Gastroenterology

JONESBORO, AR

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Common Procedures for Gastroenterology

ColonoscopyUpper Endoscopy (EGD)Capsule EndoscopyLiver BiopsyERCPHemorrhoid BandingPolyp RemovalEsophageal DilationPEG Tube PlacementFibroScan

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

MIPS Quality Score

PY 2023
69.5/100Average
Quality
55.9
Promoting Interoperability
80.0
Improvement Activities
40.0
Cost
59.1

MIPS (Merit-based Incentive Payment System) scores measure quality, cost, and improvement activities. Higher is better. Learn more at qpp.cms.gov

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
45385
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare
$1,050$228$18984
45380
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
$930$121$9917
43239
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
$796$86$6526
G0105
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk
$780$161$16126
G0121
Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk
$780$159$15962
45378
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope
$765$142$10232
43235
Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope
$621$97$7065
43249
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm
$567$119$8650
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$150$110$8532
99202
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 15-29 minutes
$105$59$4124
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$100$82$5336
99212
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes
$70$50$34167

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Physician identity data from the NPPES NPI Registry. Last synced 3/28/2026.