Active NPI 1114953965 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. M Scott Hickman , MD

Ophthalmology • Lawrence, KS

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. M Scott Hickman, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Lawrence, KS. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine in 2003, Dr. Hickman delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4955 RESEARCH PARK WAY.

Dr. Hickman accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4955 Research Park Way

Lawrence, KS 660473944

Telephone 7854248805

Fax 9132297030

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ad Astra Eye Surgery Llc Facility NPI 1134838824

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Hawaii John A. Burns School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Lawrence, KS

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs -3.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.7 Yrs

State Avg: 28.8 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

5 Specialists

Practicing in Lawrence, KS (184 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

74.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hickman (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Lawrence Specialty Average (26.7 Years) 26.7 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	776	648	$245.00	$114.80
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	342	200	$1200.00	$272.01
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	335	282	$270.00	$42.22
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	297	180	$169.00	$81.17
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	265	265	$295.00	$153.09
92134 Imaging of retina	232	208	$128.00	$36.81
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	214	194	$128.00	$32.35
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	210	120	$150.00	$44.85
J2280 Injection, moxifloxacin, 100 mg	209	119	$50.00	$8.78
V2632 Posterior chamber intraocular lens	209	119	$750.00	$137.29
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure	208	117	$750.00	$386.88
64727 Release of nerve using operating microscope	205	117	$500.00	$162.18
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	203	121	$2200.00	$291.50
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	183	110	$2200.00	$427.31
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	118	108	$170.00	$56.97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	89	89	$295.00	$135.71
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	58	58	$77.00	$9.49
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	30	$214.00	$117.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	687	570	$245.00	$118.41
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	341	262	$270.00	$41.66
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	291	184	$1200.00	$291.87
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	263	168	$169.00	$83.72
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	263	263	$295.00	$156.03
92134 Imaging of retina	220	198	$128.00	$37.03
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	193	121	$2200.00	$431.67
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	180	111	$2200.00	$320.40
J2280 Injection, moxifloxacin, 100 mg	173	102	$50.00	$9.61
99152 Moderate sedation services by physician also performing a procedure, patient 5 years of age or older, first 15 minutes	170	100	$150.00	$46.03
64727 Release of nerve using operating microscope	167	101	$501.50	$164.03
64708 Release of nerve of arm or leg, open procedure	167	101	$750.00	$373.21
V2632 Posterior chamber intraocular lens	167	100	$750.00	$132.12
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	159	144	$128.00	$33.47
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	108	108	$295.00	$140.86
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	98	90	$170.00	$58.11
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	46	45	$77.00	$9.92
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	31	31	$214.00	$119.97

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	478	422	$245.00	$120.01
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	362	205	$2200.00	$442.94
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	302	253	$269.33	$44.99
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	290	192	$169.00	$84.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	286	286	$294.52	$158.89
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	217	149	$1205.53	$283.76
92134 Imaging of retina	186	156	$128.00	$37.59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	152	137	$128.00	$33.89
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	101	101	$295.00	$143.27
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	88	81	$170.00	$58.57
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	55	55	$77.00	$10.21
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	49	$214.00	$120.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	401	349	$245.00	$121.42
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	329	197	$169.00	$85.99
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	323	188	$2200.00	$461.91
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	283	240	$268.74	$32.51
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	194	131	$1195.08	$299.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	189	189	$294.28	$161.06
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	173	173	$294.13	$142.83
92134 Imaging of retina	142	125	$128.00	$39.03
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	117	106	$128.00	$34.46
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	91	78	$170.00	$60.33
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	73	65	$214.00	$123.27
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	19	18	$280.00	$172.97
0191T Internal insertion of eye fluid drainage device	19	12	$1200.00	$642.74

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	224	224	$262.06	$155.81
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	212	149	$205.17	$30.11
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	194	121	$1956.92	$460.73
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	186	176	$245.83	$138.84
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	147	105	$185.39	$101.90
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	140	99	$142.89	$83.69
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	131	90	$1078.32	$295.49
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	105	94	$209.33	$120.09
92134 Imaging of retina	100	86	$105.75	$38.18
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	79	75	$104.53	$33.81
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	77	69	$139.88	$59.61
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	35	34	$247.34	$143.27
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	33	33	$327.09	$197.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	14	12	$1635.71	$460.85

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	246	120	$330.37	$40.23
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	226	226	$296.13	$155.50
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	193	138	$169.00	$82.98
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	150	96	$2200.00	$559.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	128	99	$216.15	$102.15
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	123	91	$1200.00	$288.66
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	109	104	$279.08	$138.01
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	84	79	$128.00	$33.23
92134 Imaging of retina	83	71	$128.00	$37.58
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	64	59	$170.00	$59.57
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	59	56	$246.69	$119.40
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	57	57	$295.00	$142.84
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	30	30	$292.13	$194.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	25	21	$145.00	$69.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	17	17	$84.12	$42.13
92060 Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion	16	13	$140.00	$60.51
68810 Insertion of probe into nasal tear duct	11	11	$305.45	$165.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye	74	52	$270.00	$60.42
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	72	31	$169.00	$82.53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	53	36	$2200.00	$534.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	53	53	$327.00	$151.75
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	51	50	$283.12	$137.62
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	43	43	$295.00	$142.07
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	36	33	$245.39	$101.79
92134 Imaging of retina	28	25	$128.00	$37.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	27	26	$128.00	$34.63
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	24	24	$253.33	$119.21
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	18	15	$1200.00	$281.32
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	17	16	$170.00	$60.10
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	12	12	$338.92	$195.52

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$295.00	$139.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-19

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License KS 04-32997

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.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License KS 0432997

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Provider Number

016353 (KS)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Group Npi

1770016727

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

18 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 26, 2025

Registered at 4955 RESEARCH PARK WAY, LAWRENCE, KS 660473944 (Tel: 7854248805)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 26, 2025

Registered at 4955 RESEARCH PARK WAY, LAWRENCE, KS 660473944 (Tel: 7854248805)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 26, 2025

Ophthalmology (License #0432997 in KS)

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Updated Practice Location July 23, 2020

Registered at 1429 OREAD WEST ST STE 110A, LAWRENCE, KS 660495205 (Tel: 7854248805)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 23, 2020

Registered at 1429 OREAD WEST ST STE 110A, LAWRENCE, KS 660495205 (Tel: 7854248805)

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NPI Profile Active August 22, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 22, 2017

Registered at 17795 W 106TH ST STE 202, OLATHE, KS 660613155 (Tel: (785) 424-8805)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 22, 2017

Registered at 17795 W 106TH ST STE 202, OLATHE, KS 660613155 (Tel: (785) 424-8805)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 22, 2017

Recorded as M SCOTT HICKMAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 22, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #04-32997 in KS)

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Updated Practice Location August 08, 2017

Registered at 17795 W 106TH ST STE 202, OLATHE, KS 660613155 (Tel: (785) 424-8805)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 08, 2017

Registered at 17795 W 106TH ST STE 202, OLATHE, KS 660613155 (Tel: (785) 424-8805)

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NPI Profile Active July 28, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 28, 2009

Registered at 1112 W 6TH ST STE 214, LAWRENCE, KS 660442249 (Tel: 7858412280)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 28, 2009

Registered at 1112 W 6TH ST STE 214, LAWRENCE, KS 660442249 (Tel: 7858412280)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 28, 2009

Recorded as M SCOTT HICKMAN, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 28, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #04-32997 in KS)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114953965

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 23, 2006

Last Update: May 19, 2025

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

4955 Research Park Way

Lawrence, KS 660473944

Phone: 7854248805

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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