ALBERT JAMES HICKS III M.D.
NPI 1386808012
Internal Medicine - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology in Temple, TX

Q: What is Albert Hicks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Albert Hicks is 1386808012. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2008.

Q: What is Albert Hicks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RA0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Albert Hicks was last updated on December 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since July 11, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2401 S 31ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 76508(254) 724-2111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 28, 2021, Nov 2, 2021, Mar 24, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Albert James Hicks Iii M.d. NPPES

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

ALBERT JAMES HICKS III M.D. (NPI 1386808012) is an individual advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology provider in Temple, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q7557) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Maryland Medical Center, and is a graduate of Temple University School Of Medicine (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386808012

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RA0001X

Provider Legal NameALBERT JAMES HICKS IIICredential: M.D.

Location Address2401 S 31ST STTemple, TX 76508-1590

Mailing AddressPo Box 844658Dallas, TX 75284-4658 · (254) 724-2111

Phone(254) 724-2111

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSTemple University School Of MedicineGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 28, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 28, 2021

✔ NPI 1386808012 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RA0001X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q7557✔ Licensed in MD · D74400

Definition

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License D74400 (MD), MT191079 (PA)

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseTaxonomy 207RC0000X · License D74400 (MD)

2401 S 31ST ST, Temple, TX 76508

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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Albert James Hicks Iii M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8224168273

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120827000635

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

185 services37 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

167 services47 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

159 services74 patients

Evaluation of lower heart chamber assist device 93750

An evaluation of a lower heart chamber assist device is a procedure to check the function of an implanted device aiding your heart's lower chambers. This helps ensure optimal heart function by monitoring the device's performance and your heart's response to it.

52 services14 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

41 services20 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

32 services31 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of Maryland Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baltimore, MD

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number210002

Location22 South Greene StreetBaltimore, MD 21201 · Baltimore City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Umd Upper Chesapeake Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bel Air, MD

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number210049

Location500 Upper Chesapeake DriveBel Air, MD 21014 · Harford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76508 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$18.40 avg. paid by Medicare

Infusion supplies for external drug infusion pump, per cassette or bag (list drugs separately) A4222

DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N

2 suppliers21 claims47 services$35.44 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier18 claims18 services$77.10 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier17 claims18 services$33.72 avg. paid by Medicare

Injection, dobutamine hydrochloride, per 250 mg J1250

Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI000N

1 supplier14 claims246 services$4.79 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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