Physician Profile
Benjamin M. Hicks, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hicks
Benjamin M. Hicks, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Fort Wayne, IN specializing in orthopaedic trauma. Benjamin trained at Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. Benjamin is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery. Medicare claims data shows Benjamin provided 3,971 services to 724 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views.
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Contact Information
- (260) 436-8686
- Email not available
Practice Locations
7601 W JEFFERSON BLVD
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,971 services · 724 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
54 |
| Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | Procedure | 27130 |
36 |
| Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | Procedure | 27447 |
17 |
| Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant | Procedure | 27245 |
17 |
| Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure | Procedure | 20985 |
14 |
| Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement | Procedure | 27236 |
11 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
111 |
| Imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less | Imaging | 76000 |
56 |
| X-ray of knee, 4 or more views | Imaging | 73564 |
42 |
| X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views | Imaging | 73552 |
42 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopaedic traumas in Fort Wayne 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Indiana University School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1991 at Indiana University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 8
Providers in IN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Benjamin M. Hicks's specialty?
Benjamin M. Hicks is an orthopaedic trauma in Fort Wayne, IN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Benjamin M. Hicks?
Benjamin M. Hicks is listed at 7601 W Jefferson Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN 46804. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact Benjamin M. Hicks?
The number on file is (260) 436-8686. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Benjamin M. Hicks?
Benjamin M. Hicks's National Provider Identifier is 1780687707. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
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What is Benjamin M. Hicks's education?
Benjamin M. Hicks attended Indiana University School of Medicine, graduating in 1991. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Benjamin M. Hicks have?
Benjamin M. Hicks has 35 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1991, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Benjamin M. Hicks known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Benjamin M. Hicks performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis and replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of hip, 2-3 views and imaging guidance for procedure, 60 minutes or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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