Dr. Thomas Jefferson Hicks , OD
Optometrist • Saraland, AL
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
1127 Highway 43 South
Saraland, AL 365713720
Medicare Profile & Education
University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry
1974
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Saraland, AL
Practicing in Saraland, AL (907 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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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 |
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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
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X
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.
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NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 1127 HIGHWAY 43 SOUTH, SARALAND, AL 365713720 (Tel: 2516752718)
Registered at PO BOX 687, SARALAND, AL 365710687 (Tel: 2516752718)
Recorded as THOMAS HICKS, OD
Optometrist (License #S340TA047 in AL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
Po Box 687
Saraland, AL 365710687
Phone: 2516752718
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