ENT SPECIALISTS OF METAIRIE
NPI 1124072376
Otolaryngology in Metairie, LA

Active since May 20, 2006CLIA 19D0999444 · Waiver
3019 N ARNOULT RD, METAIRIE, LA 70002(504) 889-5335(504) 889-5451 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 21, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 27, 2023, Nov 27, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Ent Specialists Of Metairie NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ENT SPECIALISTS OF METAIRIE (NPI 1124072376) is a healthcare organization registered as an otolaryngology in Metairie, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through May 13, 2028 and lists Clare Collier, Office Admin, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124072376
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Legal Business NameDR. HICKHAM AND ASSOCIATES A.P.M.C.
Location Address3019 N ARNOULT RDMetairie, LA 70002-4714
Mailing Address3019 N Arnoult RdMetairie, LA 70002-4714 · (504) 889-5335 · Fax (504) 889-5451
Fax(504) 889-5451
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialClare CollierOffice Admin · (252) 938-1868
Enumeration DateMay 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 21, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 21, 2023
✔ NPI 1124072376 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
Definition
An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.
3019 N ARNOULT RD, Metairie, LA 70002

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsEnt Specialists Of Metairie

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1442828LA
OtherCJ4442LA · Medicare Railraod

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ent Specialists Of Metairie is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

3

Medicare enrollment records show 3 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Ent Specialists Of Metairie, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (3)

Otolaryngology
NPI 1518967793
3019 N ARNOULT RD
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 889-5335
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Qualified Audiologist
NPI 1710471297
3434 HOUMA BLVD STE 201
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 454-3277
✔ Accepts Medicare1.2 mi
Otolaryngology
NPI 1356431845
3901 HOUMA BLVD STE 500
Metairie, LA 70006
(504) 454-1080
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.3 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 19D0999444

Ent Specialists Of Metairie · Metairie, LA
Active · expires May 13, 2028
CLIA Number19D0999444
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateMay 14, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateMay 13, 2028
Laboratory DirectorPeggy Marquez
Laboratory Phone(504) 889-5335
Laboratory LocationEnt Specialists Of Metairie3019 N Arnoult Rd, Metairie, LA 70002
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C. is 1124072376. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 20, 2006. The provider is doing business as Ent Specialists Of Metairie.

Where is Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C. located?

Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C. is located at 3019 N Arnoult Rd, Metairie, LA 70002. The listed phone number is (504) 889-5335.

What is Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

Is Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 3 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C., in Otolaryngology and Qualified Audiologist. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 3 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D0999444) is associated with this NPI, valid through May 13, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and AmeriHealth Caritas Next and 2 other insurers list Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dr. Hickham And Associates A.P.M.C. was last updated on December 21, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.