Physician Profile
Michael J Hickham, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hickham
Based in Metairie, LA, Michael J Hickham, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology. Michael graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1993. Michael is also listed as specializing in specialist and otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 2,897 services to 1,320 patients.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (504) 889-5335
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3019 N ARNOULT RD
Metairie, LA 70002
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
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,897 services · 1,320 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
175 |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
53 |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
45 |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
22 |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | Procedure | 69200 |
15 |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
63 |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
59 |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
362 |
| Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope | Treatment | 92511 |
74 |
| Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day | Treatment | 95992 |
24 |
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.
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 otolaryngology specialists in Metairie 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1993 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of impacted ear wax 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Hickham?
Dr. Hickham is an otolaryngology in Metairie, LA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OTOLARYNGOLOGY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hickham's address?
Dr. Hickham is listed at 3019 N ARNOULT RD, Metairie, LA 70002. 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. Hickham?
The number on file is (504) 889-5335. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hickham?
Dr. Hickham's National Provider Identifier is 1518967793. 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 Dr. Hickham train?
Dr. Hickham attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hickham have?
Dr. Hickham has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Hickham perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hickham performs procedures including removal of impacted ear wax, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing and ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle and exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hickham's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hickham. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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