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KRISTIN MARIE ATES HICKS MD, PHD
NPI 1447837091
Ophthalmology in Mobile, AL

Active since March 28, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E, MOBILE, AL 36695(251) 990-3937(251) 990-9990 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2025, Feb 20, 2025, Jun 10, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Kristin Marie Ates Hicks Md, Phd NPPES

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

KRISTIN MARIE ATES HICKS MD, PHD (NPI 1447837091) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.50610) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447837091
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameKRISTIN MARIE ATES HICKSCredential: MD, PHD
Location Address601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR EMobile, AL 36695-4617
Mailing Address411 N Section StFairhope, AL 36532-2649 · (251) 990-3937 · Fax (251) 990-9990
Phone(251) 990-3937
Fax(251) 990-9990
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMedical College Of Georgia School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2021
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1447837091 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · MD.50610
Definition
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.
601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E, Mobile, AL 36695
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Kristin Marie Ates Hicks Md, Phd 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 ID6507263597
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250710000981
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 36695 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

JEFFREY ST. JOHN
Ophthalmology
601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E
MOBILE, AL 36695
Mobile County (251) 650-2020
VIP OPTICAL LLC
Eyewear Supplier
601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E, SUITE O
MOBILE, AL 36695
Mobile County (251) 650-2000
SAUNDERS L HUPP MD
Ophthalmology
601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E
MOBILE, AL 36695
Mobile County (251) 650-1000
VISION PARTNERS LLC
Ophthalmology
601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E
MOBILE, AL 36695
Mobile County (251) 650-2020
KIMBERLY PENIX LAAN O.D.
Optometrist
601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E
MOBILE, AL 36695
Mobile County (251) 650-2020
MARY KATHRYN WILSON O.D.
Optometrist
601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E
MOBILE, AL 36695
Mobile County (251) 650-2020
JOSEPH HARE SUGG JR. MD
Ophthalmology
601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E
MOBILE, AL 36695
Mobile County (251) 990-3937
YAFFA K WEAVER MD
Ophthalmology (Glaucoma Specialist)
601 PROVIDENCE PARK DR E
MOBILE, AL 36695
Mobile County (251) 650-1000

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 Kristin Ates Hicks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kristin Ates Hicks is 1447837091. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2021.

Where is Kristin Ates Hicks located?

Kristin Ates Hicks practices at 601 Providence Park Dr E, Mobile, AL 36695. The listed phone number is (251) 990-3937.

What is Kristin Ates Hicks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Kristin Ates Hicks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kristin Ates Hicks is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Kristin Ates Hicks accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and 5 other insurers list Kristin Ates Hicks 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 Kristin Ates Hicks was last updated on December 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.