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Active NPI 1801939186 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Douglas Byron Hixson , OD

Optometrist • Foley, AL

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Douglas Hixson, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Foley, AL. Practice services are available at 815 N MCKENZIE ST under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

815 N Mckenzie St
B

Foley, AL 365353526

Telephone 2519435115
Fax 2519435117
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Foley, AL

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 11.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Foley, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S324 TA428

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

2 Associated Practitioners
Martin Morrow

Technician/Technologist - Optician

NPI 1437207164
NPI 1538455985

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 815 N MCKENZIE ST, B, FOLEY, AL 365353526 (Tel: 2519435115)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 815 N MCKENZIE ST, B, FOLEY, AL 365353526 (Tel: 2519435115)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as DOUGLAS HIXSON, O D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #S324 TA428 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 15, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1801939186
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 15, 2007
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

815 N Mckenzie St, B

Foley, AL 365353526

Phone: 2519435115

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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