Physician Profile
James S. Hixon, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hixon
Listed in the NPI registry as a specialist, James S. Hixon, M.D. practices in Anniston, AL. James graduated from Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine in 1973. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 954 Medicare patients across 1,011 services. 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, stool analysis for blood, by peroxidase activity, and balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm.
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Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (256) 236-0890
- Email not available
Practice Locations
901 LEIGHTON AVE SUITE 101
Anniston, AL 36207
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,011 services · 954 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | Procedure | 43249 |
94 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
89 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
73 | More than most peers in Specialist |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
62 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
39 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
37 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45330 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
78 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis | Imaging | 76856 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract | Treatment | 91110 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
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 specialists at this location 6
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 specialists in Anniston 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1973 at Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James S. Hixon's specialty?
James S. Hixon is a specialist in Anniston, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find James S. Hixon?
James S. Hixon is listed at 901 Leighton Ave Suite 101, Anniston, AL 36207. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact James S. Hixon?
The number on file is (256) 236-0890. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is James S. Hixon's NPI number?
James S. Hixon's National Provider Identifier is 1356340020. 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
What is James S. Hixon's education?
James S. Hixon attended Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, graduating in 1973. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James S. Hixon been practicing?
James S. Hixon has 53 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1973, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James S. Hixon known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James S. Hixon performs procedures including balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm, biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope and diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as complete ultrasound scan of abdomen and complete ultrasound scan of pelvis; provides treatments such as imaging of digestive tract done from the inside of the digestive tract and monitoring and recording of esophageal function through nasal tube with electrode, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James S. Hixon confirmed this information?
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