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- 1300 Old Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909
About Dr. Hicks
Based in Knoxville, TN, James S. Hicks, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. James is also listed as specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows James provided 1,120 services to 976 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count, and blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals. NPI 1023061397 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
- (865) 584-2146
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1300 OLD WEISGARBER RD
Knoxville, TN 37909
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,120 services · 976 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
83 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | Treatment | 93000 |
78 | More than most peers in Family Practice |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes | Treatment | 99153 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, midazolam hydrochloride, per 1 mg | Drug given | J2250 |
47 | Too few peers to compare |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
125 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | Lab test | 85025 |
95 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | Lab test | 80053 |
94 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Vitamin d-3 level | Lab test | 82306 |
90 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Blood test, lipids (cholesterol and triglycerides) | Lab test | 80061 |
89 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
81 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
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 family practices at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 family practices in Knoxville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in TN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is James S. Hicks?
James S. Hicks is a family practice in Knoxville, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is James S. Hicks's address?
James S. Hicks is listed at 1300 Old Weisgarber Rd, Knoxville, TN 37909. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with James S. Hicks?
The number on file is (865) 584-2146. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for James S. Hicks?
James S. Hicks's National Provider Identifier is 1023061397. 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 James S. Hicks train?
James S. Hicks attended Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does James S. Hicks have?
James S. Hicks has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does James S. Hicks perform?
According to Medicare billing data, James S. Hicks performs procedures including insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample; provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure, each additional 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is James S. Hicks's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James S. Hicks. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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