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Active NPI 1447837091 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Kristin Marie Ates Hicks , MD, PhD

Ophthalmology • Mobile, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Kristin Ates Hicks, MD, PhD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Mobile, AL. With approximately 5 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 2021, Dr. Ates Hicks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E.

Dr. Ates Hicks is affiliated with Bay Eyes Cataract And Laser Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

601 Providence Park Dr E

Mobile, AL 366954617

Telephone 2519903937
Fax 2519909990
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Vision Partners Llc Facility NPI 1225081797

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2021

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Mobile, AL

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
5 Yrs -22.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 27.6 Yrs
State Avg: 32.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Mobile, AL (257 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

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ates Hicks (5 Years) 5 Yrs
Mobile Specialty Average (27.6 Years) 27.6 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-12-11
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AL MD.50610

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Bay Eyes Cataract And Laser Center Inc

411 N Section St, Fairhope, AL 365322649

Phone: 2519903937

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

11 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1235794140

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1376515957

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1386615961

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1407142086

Doctor of Optometry, FAAO

NPI 1538154968

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1548841125

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location December 11, 2025

Registered at 601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E, MOBILE, AL 366954617 (Tel: 2519903937)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 11, 2025

Registered at 411 N SECTION ST, FAIRHOPE, AL 365322649 (Tel: 2519903937)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 11, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #MD.50610 in AL)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 10, 2021

Recorded as KRISTIN ATES HICKS, MD, PHD

NPI Profile Active March 28, 2021

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location March 28, 2021

Registered at 1600 SW ARCHER RD RM 4101, GAINESVILLE, FL 326103003 (Tel: 3252650239)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 28, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 100277, GAINESVILLE, FL 326100277

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated March 28, 2021

Recorded as KRISTIN ATES

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) March 28, 2021

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 28, 2021

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1447837091
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 28, 2021
Last Update: December 11, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

411 N Section St

Fairhope, AL 365322649

Phone: 2519903937

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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