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DR. KATHERINE ELIZABETH HICKMAN OD
NPI 1932094638
Optometrist in Myrtle Beach, SC

Active since June 11, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3013 NEWCASTLE LOOP, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588(843) 215-5300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 04, 2026.

About Dr. Katherine Elizabeth Hickman Od NPPES

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

DR. KATHERINE ELIZABETH HICKMAN OD (NPI 1932094638) is an individual optometrist in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (2540) and active in the NPI registry since June 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Southern College Of Optometry (2025).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932094638
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KATHERINE ELIZABETH HICKMANCredential: OD
Location Address3013 NEWCASTLE LOOPMyrtle Beach, SC 29588-4502
Mailing Address3013 Newcastle LoopMyrtle Beach, SC 29588-4502 · (843) 215-5300
Phone(843) 215-5300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSSouthern College Of OptometryGraduated 2025
Enumeration DateJune 11, 2025
NPPES CertifiedJune 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1932094638 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in SC · 2540
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
3013 NEWCASTLE LOOP, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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

Dr. Katherine Elizabeth Hickman Od 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 ID9436657418
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250808002625
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 29588 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
$124.04 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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 2

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

DR. JOHN MICHAEL MILLS O.D.
Optometrist
3013 NEWCASTLE LOOP
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588
Horry County (843) 215-3000
INLET OPTOMETRIC EYCARE, INC.
Optometrist
3013 NEWCASTLE LOOP
MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29588
Horry County (843) 215-3000

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 Hickman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Katherine Hickman is 1932094638. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2025.

Where is Katherine Hickman located?

Katherine Hickman practices at 3013 Newcastle Loop, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588. The listed phone number is (843) 215-5300.

What is Katherine Hickman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Katherine Hickman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Katherine Hickman 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 Hickman accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Providence Health Plan list Katherine Hickman 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 Katherine Hickman was last updated on June 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 months 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.