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- 3019 N Arnoult Rd, Metairie, LA 70002
About Dr. Hickham
Based in Metairie, LA, Michael J. Hickham, MD is listed in the NPI registry under otolaryngology (ent). Michael graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1993. Michael is also listed as specializing in specialist. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 2,897 services to 1,320 patients. The services billed most often include injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle. NPI 1518967793 identifies this record in the national registry.
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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
- (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
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
2,897 services · 1,320 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
175 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
53 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 31237 |
45 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles | Procedure | 20552 |
22 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of foreign body in ear canal | Procedure | 69200 |
15 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
63 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Ct scan of face without contrast | Imaging | 70486 |
59 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle | Treatment | 96372 |
362 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope | Treatment | 92511 |
74 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
| Repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day | Treatment | 95992 |
24 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology (ENT) |
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 — 16 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 8
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 (ent) in Metairie, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
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. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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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