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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hicks, Specialist in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. William Hicks, MD is a Specialist, who primarily practices in Huntsville, AL. He is board certified. Dr. Hicks graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and completed his residency at White Mem Med Ctr, General Surgery; White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hicks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hicks’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hicks’s office at (256) 533-5856.
Where did Dr. Hicks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: White Mem Med Ctr, General Surgery; White Mem Med Ctr, Internal Medicine | White Memorial Medical Center Program
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hicks board certified as a Specialist?
Yes, Dr. William Hicks, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hicks speak?
Dr. Hicks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Hicks treat?
As a Specialist, Dr. Hicks diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Hicks. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Late-Onset Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Alzheimer's Disease Fact Sheet
- Sporadic Alzheimer's', 'Alzheimer's in Older Adults
ICD-10 Codes:
- G301: Alzheimer's disease with late onset
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- One-Sided Weakness or Paralysis After Ischemic Stroke
- Paralysis
- Stroke
- Post-ischemic stroke hemiplegia
- Partial paralysis from ischemic stroke
- Ischemic stroke-related body weakness
- Hemiparesis after brain infarction
ICD-10 Codes:
- I69351: Hemiplegia and hemiparesis following cerebral infarction affecting right dominant side
What procedures does Dr. Hicks perform?
As a Specialist, Dr. Hicks performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Hicks. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Group Speech Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
- Group Language Therapy
- Group Voice Therapy
- Group Communication Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
- 92508: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Group, 2 Or More Individuals
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
Does Dr. Hicks accept my insurance?
Dr. Hicks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (256) 533-5856 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hicks accept in Huntsville, AL?
Dr. Hicks in Huntsville, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
State of Tennessee
Sunrise Senior Living
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Where is Dr. Hicks' office located?
Dr. William Hicks' Primary Practice
303 Williams Ave SW Ste 1511
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 533-5856
What is Dr. Hicks's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1710090071.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hicks?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hicks
What is Dr. William Hicks's specialty?
Dr. Hicks is a Specialist near Huntsville, AL. Contact Dr. Hicks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. William Hicks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hicks is affiliated with Huntsville Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Specialist?
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Is William Hicks accepting new patients in Huntsville, AL?
Yes, Dr. William Hicks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. William Hicks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hicks's office at (256) 533-5856 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with William Hicks?
Please contact Dr. Hicks's office at (256) 533-5856 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. William Hicks have?
Dr. William Hicks is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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