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Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1975)

311 Matthews Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401

(870) 935-4150

Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD is a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1975 and has 51 years of experience. Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD is affiliated with NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CLINIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC.

Office Locations

311 Matthews Avenue
Jonesboro, AR 72401

(870) 935-4150

(870) 934-5368

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2023

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Top 25%

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2012, Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD had a list price for balloon dilation, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Arkansas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	121
diagnostic procedures	250
doctor visit	459
esophageal dilation	121
gastrointestinal procedures	920
hospital care	23
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	920
preventive care	320
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	250

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	140
diagnostic procedures	264
doctor visit	407
esophageal dilation	140
gastrointestinal procedures	933
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	933
preventive care	310
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	264

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	369
Female	598

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	924
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	527
From 75 to 84	247
85 and over	39
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2013

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	130
diagnostic procedures	218
doctor visit	401
esophageal dilation	130
gastrointestinal procedures	815
hospital care	24
inpatient care	24
minimally invasive procedures	815
preventive care	234
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	218

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	851
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	473
From 75 to 84	228
85 and over	41
Less than 65	149

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	88
diagnostic procedures	169
doctor visit	391
esophageal dilation	88
gastrointestinal procedures	670
minimally invasive procedures	670
preventive care	222
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	169

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	648
Female	926

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1508
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	906
From 75 to 84	328
85 and over	68
Less than 65	272

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2015

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	96
diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	433
esophageal dilation	96
gastrointestinal procedures	773
hospital care	47
inpatient care	47
minimally invasive procedures	773
preventive care	278
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	205

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	360
Female	554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	880
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	503
From 75 to 84	236
85 and over	40
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2016

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	79
diagnostic procedures	216
doctor visit	407
esophageal dilation	79
gastrointestinal procedures	713
hospital care	25
inpatient care	25
minimally invasive procedures	713
preventive care	246
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	216

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	512

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	798
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	462
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	32
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	91
diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	383
esophageal dilation	91
gastrointestinal procedures	741
hospital care	55
inpatient care	55
minimally invasive procedures	741
preventive care	248
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	219

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	344
Female	489

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	785
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	453
From 75 to 84	216
85 and over	51
Less than 65	113

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2018

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	83
diagnostic procedures	242
doctor visit	455
esophageal dilation	83
gastrointestinal procedures	709
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
minimally invasive procedures	709
preventive care	251
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	242

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	325
Female	534

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	825
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	468
From 75 to 84	233
85 and over	35
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2019

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	87
diagnostic procedures	168
doctor visit	379
esophageal dilation	87
gastrointestinal procedures	534
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
minimally invasive procedures	534
preventive care	166
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	168

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	261
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	652
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	36
Less than 65	105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2020

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	57
diagnostic procedures	155
doctor visit	361
esophageal dilation	57
gastrointestinal procedures	492
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	492
preventive care	162
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	155

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	424

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	615
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	341
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	33
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	48
diagnostic procedures	131
doctor visit	308
esophageal dilation	48
gastrointestinal procedures	431
minimally invasive procedures	431
preventive care	138
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	131

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	502
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	264
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	23
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Dementia	4
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Jonesboro, AR were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, preventive care and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

balloon dilation	92
diagnostic procedures	203
doctor visit	398
esophageal dilation	92
gastrointestinal procedures	702
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	702
preventive care	234
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	203

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD.

**Gender**
Male	311
Female	483

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	5
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	758
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	207
85 and over	36
Less than 65	120
65 to 74	430

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1975. He has a state license in Arkansas.

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine (1975)

Licensed In: Arkansas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NORTHEAST ARKANSAS CLINIC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$48 Viekira $48
CORDIS US CORP.	$19 MYNX CONTROL $19
Olympus America Inc.	$12 Endoscopy Products $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$79

Biography

Dr. Michael Hightower specializes in adult gastroenterology and practices in Jonesboro, AR. Dr. Hightower attended medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2023

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2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2014

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2015

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2016

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2017

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2021

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2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael D. Hightower, MD From 2012 - 2022

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