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Unclaimed ProfileAbout HICKS
Based in Fresno, CA, David Lawrence 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 specialising in otolaryngology (ent), plastic surgery, and otolaryngology — facial plastic surgery.
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Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hicks?
Dr. Hicks is an otolaryngology in Fresno, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hicks's address?
Dr. 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 Dr. Hicks?
The number on file is (559) 768-3682. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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What is the NPI for Dr. Hicks?
Dr. 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.
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Where did Dr. Hicks train?
Dr. 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 Dr. Hicks have?
Dr. 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 Dr. Hicks perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. 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.
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Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (559) 768-3682
- Email not available
Practice Locations
540 E HERNDON AVE STE 102
Fresno, CA 93720
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,869 services · 2,411 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
418 |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
121 |
| Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope | Procedure | 31579 |
87 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
54 |
| Simple control of nose bleed | Procedure | 30901 |
33 |
| Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound | Procedure | 17250 |
22 |
| Destruction of nasal nerve by heat using an endoscope | Procedure | 31242 |
18 |
| Incision of eardrum with insertion of eardrum tube under local or topical anesthesia | Procedure | 69433 |
14 |
| Ct guidance for needle or tube localization | Imaging | 77011 |
11 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
11 |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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Other otolaryngology specialists 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 otolaryngology specialists 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.
Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.