Physician Profile
Scott Hecox, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hecox
Scott Hecox, MD is a healthcare provider in Waco, TX specializing in orthopedic surgery. Scott trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 2006. Scott is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic hand surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Scott cared for 1,405 Medicare patients across 8,978 services.
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
- (254) 741-1400
- Email not available
Practice Locations
140 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD
Waco, TX 76712
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery 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
8,978 services · 1,405 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint | Procedure | 20600 |
211 |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
138 |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
47 |
| Injection of carpal tunnel | Procedure | 20526 |
45 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
32 |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
27 |
| Incision of tendon covering of finger | Procedure | 26055 |
21 |
| Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into other nerve or branch | Procedure | 64450 |
18 |
| Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers | Procedure | 25447 |
18 |
| Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope | Procedure | 29848 |
14 |
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 orthopedic surgeons at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
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 orthopedic surgeons in Waco 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2006 at University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Hecox's specialty?
Dr. Hecox is an orthopedic surgeon in Waco, TX. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “ORTHOPEDIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Hecox?
Dr. Hecox is listed at 140 HILLCREST MEDICAL BLVD, Waco, TX 76712. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Hecox?
The number on file is (254) 741-1400. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hecox's NPI number?
Dr. Hecox's National Provider Identifier is 1902184302. 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 Dr. Hecox's medical education?
Dr. Hecox attended University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, graduating in 2006. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Hecox been practicing?
Dr. Hecox has 20 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2006, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Hecox known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hecox performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint, injection into tendon or ligament and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement and x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Hecox confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hecox. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.