Joseph P Hicks, MD - Medicare Urology in Huntsville, AL

Joseph P Hicks, MD is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Huntsville, Alabama. He went to Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice North Alabama Urology, Pc and his current practice location is 825 Adams St Se, Huntsville, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (256) 536-9020.

Joseph P Hicks is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 18910) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1437148616.

Contact Information

Joseph P Hicks, MD
825 Adams St Se,
Huntsville, AL 35801-3709
(256) 536-9020
(256) 536-9053

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Physician's Profile

Full NameJoseph P Hicks
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience36 Years
Location825 Adams St Se, Huntsville, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Joseph P Hicks attended and graduated from Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1437148616
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/16/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0547367914
  • Enrollment ID: I20080702000398

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Joseph P Hicks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1437148616NPI-NPPES
000028203MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 18910 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
North Alabama Urology, Pc41836406426

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Joseph P Hicks allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNorth Alabama Urology, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972619732
PECOS PAC ID: 4183640642
Enrollment ID: O20051024000595

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Joseph P Hicks is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Joseph P Hicks, MD
825 Adams St Se,
Huntsville, AL 35801-3709

Ph: (256) 536-9020
Joseph P Hicks, MD
825 Adams St Se,
Huntsville, AL 35801-3709

Ph: (256) 536-9020

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