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DR. KATHERINE GARRETT HICKS M.D.
NPI 1750709952
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 03, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 826-1385 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 15, 2022, Jul 24, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Katherine Garrett Hicks M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KATHERINE GARRETT HICKS M.D. (NPI 1750709952) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (T8835) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and maintains a secondary practice location in Seattle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750709952
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHERINE GARRETT HICKSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030-1608 · (832) 826-1385
Phone(832) 826-1385
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 15, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 15, 2022
✔ NPI 1750709952 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
License✔ Licensed in TX · T8835
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD60680670 (WA)
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1325 9th AveSeattle, WA 98104-2420 · Phone (206) 543-6420

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1750709952WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare.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

Dr. Katherine Garrett Hicks 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 ID4688999592
PECOS Enrollment IDI20220829003450
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.49
Improvement Activities40
Cost54.39

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

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
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$78.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers17 claims17 services$32.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

ZAVEN SARGSYAN MD
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
KAYE-ANN ANTONETTE CHRISTIE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-2000
EMILY MARIE WEBSTER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
DR. MIGUEL A NIETO D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-7045
DR. LOUIS BRUNO FORNAGE MD
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-3060
DR. MICHELE TROUTMAN GIFFORD MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 798-1750
DR. KYLE SUEN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 873-8890
DR. MIYSHA SHAW GIRARDEAU MD, MS
Internal Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (771) 387-3889

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 Katherine Hicks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Hicks is 1750709952. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2014.

Where is Katherine Hicks located?

Katherine Hicks practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 826-1385.

What is Katherine Hicks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Katherine Hicks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine 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 Katherine Hicks accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Molina Healthcare list Katherine 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.

Is Katherine Hicks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Katherine Hicks is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Katherine Hicks was last updated on August 15, 2022. 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.