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Active NPI 1114589132 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Rachael Nicole Hixson , OD

Optometrist • Gilmer, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Rachael Hixson, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Gilmer, TX. With approximately 7 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2019, Dr. Hixson delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 101 SIMPSON ST.

Dr. Hixson is affiliated with Abc Eyecare and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

101 Simpson St

Gilmer, TX 756442231

Telephone 9038435400
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2019

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Gilmer, TX

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
7 Yrs -5.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 12.0 Yrs
State Avg: 19.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Gilmer, TX (5156 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. Hixson (7 Years) 7 Yrs
Gilmer Specialty Average (12.0 Years) 12.0 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License TX 9732T

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Abc Eyecare

136 Shelley Dr, Tyler, TX 757018723

Phone: 9035618686

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1427240878

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1952754202

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 29, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 29, 2019

Registered at 101 SIMPSON ST, GILMER, TX 756442231 (Tel: 9038435400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 29, 2019

Registered at 102 S GASTON ST APT 12, CARTHAGE, TX 756332858 (Tel: 9045043615)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 29, 2019

Recorded as RACHAEL HIXSON, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 29, 2019

Optometrist (License #9732T in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 29, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114589132
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 29, 2019
Last Update: June 29, 2019
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

102 S Gaston St Apt 12

Carthage, TX 756332858

Phone: 9045043615

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