LAURA ANSLEY ALLEN HICKMAN M.D.
NPI 1780003871
Transplant Surgery in Nashville, TN

Q: What is Laura Hickman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Laura Hickman is 1780003871. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2014. The provider is also known as Laura Ansley Allen.

Q: What is Laura Hickman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Laura Hickman was last updated on January 29, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since April 16, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

97.12/100

CMS Quality Rating

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 29, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 29, 2022, Oct 15, 2020, Jul 17, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Laura Ansley Allen Hickman M.d. NPPES

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

LAURA ANSLEY ALLEN HICKMAN M.D. (NPI 1780003871) is an individual transplant surgery provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (59201) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vanderbilt University Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Alabama School Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780003871

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy204F00000X

Provider Legal NameLAURA ANSLEY ALLEN HICKMANCredential: M.D.

Location Address3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINICNashville, TN 37232-1900

Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691

Phone(615) 322-3000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Alabama School Of MedicineGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateApril 16, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 29, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 29, 2022

✔ NPI 1780003871 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code204F00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 59201

Definition

A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 59201 (TN)

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, Nashville, TN 37232

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Laura Ansley Allen

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Laura Ansley Allen Hickman 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 ID1153544515

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190913002026

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 6

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.

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.

52 services26 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

30 services13 patients

Transplantation of donor kidney 50360

Transplantation of a donor kidney involves replacing a non-functioning kidney with a healthy one from a donor. This procedure can significantly improve the quality of life for those with serious kidney disease. The new kidney can perform the essential task of filtering blood and removing waste.

22 services22 patients

Preparation of donor kidney for transplantation 50323

Preparation of a kidney for transplantation involves careful evaluation of the donor organ. It includes checking for diseases, ensuring compatibility, and preserving the organ in a cold solution until transplantation. This process ensures the best outcome for the recipient.

20 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.

18 services18 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.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nashville, TN

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440039

Location1211 Medical Center DriveNashville, TN 37232 · Davidson 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.

97.12/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

85.64

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

3 suppliers19 claims3,602 services$0.31 avg. paid by Medicare

Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

2 suppliers25 claims2,970 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare

Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517

Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N

3 suppliers38 claims8,888 services$0.18 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

3 suppliers19 claims19 services$17.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512

Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N

3 suppliers35 claims48 services$12.64 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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