LEE J HIXSON M.D.
NPI 1952314593
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in Lewiston, ID

Q: What is Lee Hixson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Hixson is 1952314593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2006.

Q: What is Lee Hixson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lee Hixson was last updated on September 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since August 14, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

415 6TH ST, LEWISTON, ID 83501(208) 743-3998(208) 746-4879 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 16, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 16, 2025, Jul 19, 2024, Jun 20, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Lee J Hixson M.d. NPPES

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

LEE J HIXSON M.D. (NPI 1952314593) is an individual gastroenterology provider in Lewiston, Idaho, licensed in Utah (166940-1205) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Regional Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1952314593

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X

Provider Legal NameLEE J HIXSONCredential: M.D.

Location Address415 6TH STLewiston, ID 83501

Mailing Address6360 S 3000 E, Ste 220Salt Lake City, UT 84121-6924 · (801) 944-3195 · Fax (801) 944-3180

Phone(208) 743-3998

Fax(208) 746-4879

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Utah School Of MedicineGraduated 1980

Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 16, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 16, 2025

✔ NPI 1952314593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RG0100X

Licenses✔ Licensed in UT · 166940-1205✔ Licensed in ID · M-13080

Definition

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

415 6TH ST, Lewiston, ID 83501

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1368 E Riverside Dr, Suite ASt George, UT 84790-6896 · Phone (435) 673-1149 · Fax (435) 673-1182

Location 22400 W A St # GMoscow, ID 83843-4902 · Phone (208) 883-1177 · Fax (208) 892-0170

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Molina Healthcare, Providence Health Plan.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

Lee J Hixson 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 ID7517956337

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160324001906

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 9

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

47 services47 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

38 services29 patients

Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.

28 services27 patients

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380

A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.

28 services28 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

22 services22 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.

19 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

St Joseph Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewiston, ID

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number130003

Location415 Sixth StreetLewiston, ID 83501 · Nez Perce County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Marys Hospital And Clinics

Critical Access Hospitals · Cottonwood, ID

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number131321

Location701 Lewiston StCottonwood, ID 83522 · Idaho County

Emergency services

Gritman Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Moscow, ID

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number131327

Location700 South Main StreetMoscow, ID 83843 · Latah County

Emergency services

Pullman Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Pullman, WA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number501331

Location835 S Bishop BlvdPullman, WA 99163 · Whitman County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tri-State Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Clarkston, WA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number501332

Location1221 Highland AvenueClarkston, WA 99403 · Asotin County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 83501 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

$121.27 typical visit price

range $52.44 – $160.17

Typical copayment $30.31 (range $13.11 – $40.04)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.26 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $130.93

Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.17 – $32.73)

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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

81%132 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

100%32 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

72%61 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

39%61 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.

15%61 patients

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

KYLE JAMES DALY CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

415 6TH ST
LEWISTON, ID 83501

Nez Perce County (208) 743-2511

DAVID B SOUVENIR M.D.

Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)

415 6TH ST
LEWISTON, ID 83501

Nez Perce County (208) 750-7204

DR. JOHN W. HO MD

Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)

415 6TH ST
LEWISTON, ID 83501

Nez Perce County (208) 750-7445

SUSANNE CHOBY MD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)

415 6TH ST
LEWISTON, ID 83501

Nez Perce County (208) 799-5700

CHRISTOPHER V RICKETTS PA

Physician Assistant

415 6TH ST
LEWISTON, ID 83501

Nez Perce County (208) 799-5280

MS. DARCI M. GRAVES LMSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

415 6TH ST
LEWISTON, ID 83501

Nez Perce County (208) 799-6500

LAENNEC INPATIENT SERVICES

Internal Medicine

415 6TH ST
LEWISTON, ID 83501

Nez Perce County (208) 799-5522

DEBORAH SULLIVAN

Speech-Language Pathologist

415 6TH ST
LEWISTON, ID 83501

Nez Perce County (208) 799-6514

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 Lee Hixson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lee Hixson is 1952314593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2006.

Where is Lee Hixson located?

Lee Hixson practices at 415 6th St, Lewiston, ID 83501. The listed phone number is (208) 743-3998.

What is Lee Hixson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Lee Hixson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lee Hixson 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 Lee Hixson accept?

Health plans from Molina Healthcare and Providence Health Plan list Lee Hixson 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 Lee Hixson affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lee Hixson is affiliated with St Joseph Regional Medical Center, St Marys Hospital And Clinics, Gritman Medical Center, Pullman Regional Hospital and Tri-State Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lee Hixson was last updated on September 16, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.