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Edit this profileWhere to find David L. Hicks, M.D.
- Fresno location main office
540 E Herndon Ave Ste 102, Fresno, CA 93720 - Fresno location
1351 E Spruce Ave Ste 100, Fresno, CA 93720 - Fresno location
6121 N Thesta St Ste 303, Fresno, CA 93710
About Dr. Hicks
Based in Fresno, CA, David L. Hicks, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. David graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2000. David is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent), plastic surgery, and otolaryngology — facial plastic surgery. Medicare claims data shows David provided 2,869 services to 2,411 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and removal of impacted ear wax. NPI 1518156611 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (559) 768-3682
- Email not available
Practice Locations
540 E HERNDON AVE STE 102
Fresno, CA 93720
1351 E Spruce Ave Ste 100
Fresno, CA 93720
6121 N Thesta St Ste 303
Fresno, CA 93710
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Balance
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Cosmetic
Ear & Hearing
Ear procedures
Head & Neck
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
Nose and sinus procedures
Sleep and airway
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,869 services · 2,411 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
418 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
121 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
87 | Too few peers to compare |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
54 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
33 | Too few peers to compare |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Destruction of nasal nerve by heat using an endoscope | Procedure | 31242 |
18 | Too few peers to compare |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct guidance for needle or tube localization | Imaging | 77011 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other ENT doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other ENT doctors in Fresno 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is David L. Hicks?
David L. Hicks is an ENT doctor in Fresno, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
What is David L. Hicks's address?
David L. Hicks is listed at 540 E Herndon Ave Ste 102, Fresno, CA 93720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with David L. Hicks?
The number on file is (559) 768-3682. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for David L. Hicks?
David L. Hicks's National Provider Identifier is 1518156611. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did David L. Hicks train?
David L. Hicks attended Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does David L. Hicks have?
David L. Hicks has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does David L. Hicks perform?
According to Medicare billing data, David L. Hicks performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as ct guidance for needle or tube localization and ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as exam of ear using a microscope and analysis of voice and resonance production, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is David L. Hicks's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by David L. Hicks. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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