Dr. James F Hicks , OD
Optometrist • Salinas, CA
Notice of NPI Deactivation & Inactive Practice Status
According to official public domain records published by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) in the National Provider Identifier (NPPES) Registry, Dr. James Hicks has officially deactivated this NPI record and ceased active healthcare practice.
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. James Hicks, OD was a registered Optometrist practicing in Salinas, CA. Throughout an active medical career spanning 20 years, Dr. Hicks provided care at the practice location at 515 ALAMEDA AVE until profile deactivation on 2026-02-26.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
515 Alameda Ave
Suite C
Salinas, CA 939014024
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Practicing in Salinas, CA (8588 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
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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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Optometrist
Doctor of Optometry
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Record deactivated on February 26, 2026
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 262 SAN JOSE ST, STE A, SALINAS, CA 939013935 (Tel: 8314242531)
Registered at 262 SAN JOSE ST, STE A, SALINAS, CA 939013935 (Tel: 8314242531)
Recorded as JAMES HICKS, O.D,
Optometrist (License #4584T in CA)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at 515 ALAMEDA AVE, SUITE C, SALINAS, CA 939014024 (Tel: 8314242531)
Registered at 515 ALAMEDA AVE, SUITE C, SALINAS, CA 939014024 (Tel: 8314242531)
Recorded as JAMES HICKS, O.D,
Optometrist (License #4584T in CA)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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515 Alameda Ave, Suite C
Salinas, CA 939014024
Phone: 8314242531
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