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Active NPI 1740292713 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Thomas Jefferson Hicks , OD

Optometrist • Saraland, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Thomas Hicks, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Saraland, AL. With approximately 52 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1974, Dr. Hicks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1127 HIGHWAY 43 SOUTH.

Dr. Hicks accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1127 Highway 43 South

Saraland, AL 365713720

Telephone 2516752718
Fax 2516759827
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 T Jefferson Hicks Od Pc Facility NPI 1710025721

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1974

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saraland, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
52 Yrs +23.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 28.5 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Saraland, AL (907 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
22.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hicks (52 Years) 52 Yrs
Saraland Specialty Average (28.5 Years) 28.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
18 18 $133.61 $116.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
18 12 $125.56 $82.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
13 13 $174.00 $151.98
92273 Full field recording of retinal electrical responses to external stimuli with interpretation and report
11 11 $134.00 $110.50
92250 Photography of the retina
11 11 $66.00 $31.11

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License AL S340TA047

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.

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active March 19, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 19, 2010

Registered at 1127 HIGHWAY 43 SOUTH, SARALAND, AL 365713720 (Tel: 2516752718)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 19, 2010

Registered at PO BOX 687, SARALAND, AL 365710687 (Tel: 2516752718)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 19, 2010

Recorded as THOMAS HICKS, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 19, 2010

Optometrist (License #S340TA047 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 11, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740292713
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 11, 2006
Last Update: March 19, 2010
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

Po Box 687

Saraland, AL 365710687

Phone: 2516752718

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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