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DR. HOWARD RAY HIX SR. DDS
NPI 1215930870
Dentist - General Practice in Dothan, AL

Active since May 27, 2005PECOS Enrolled
209 W TROY STREET, DOTHAN, AL 36303(334) 793-7614(334) 671-4202 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Howard Ray Hix Sr. Dds NPPES

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

DR. HOWARD RAY HIX SR. DDS (NPI 1215930870) is an individual general practice provider in Dothan, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (3172) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215930870
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. HOWARD RAY HIX SR.Credential: DDS
Location Address209 W TROY STREETDothan, AL 36303-4454
Mailing Address209 W Troy StreetDothan, AL 36303-4454 · (334) 793-7614 · Fax (334) 671-4202
Phone(334) 793-7614
Fax(334) 671-4202
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 27, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1215930870 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 3172
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
209 W TROY STREET, Dothan, AL 36303
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid93325AL

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Howard Ray Hix Sr. Dds is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36303 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.08 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Howard Hix's NPI number?

The NPI number for Howard Hix is 1215930870. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 27, 2005.

Where is Howard Hix located?

Howard Hix practices at 209 W Troy Street, Dothan, AL 36303. The listed phone number is (334) 793-7614.

What is Howard Hix's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Howard Hix enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Howard Hix is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Howard Hix accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Howard Hix 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 Howard Hix was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 days 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.