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Dr. Albert Hicks, MD

Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Internist, Cardiologist

Baltimore, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hicks, Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Albert Hicks, MD is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Baltimore, MD with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hicks is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hicks’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hicks’s office at (410) 328-7877.

    Is Dr. Hicks board certified as an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist?

    Yes, Dr. Albert 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 an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Hicks typically treat?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Systolic Heart Failure
    • Diastolic Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure
    • End-Stage Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
    • HFrEF
    • Pumping Heart Failure
    • Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
    • HFpEF
    • Filling Heart Failure
    • Congestive Heart Failure
    • CHF
    • Cardiac Insufficiency
    • Advanced heart failure
    • Terminal heart failure
    • Severe heart failure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I5030: Unspecified diastolic (congestive) heart failure
    • I509: Heart failure, unspecified
    • I5084: End stage heart failure

    Also known as:

    • Cardiogenic Shock
    • Shock
    • Heart-related shock
    • Cardiac shock
    • Circulatory collapse from heart

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R570: Cardiogenic shock

    Also known as:

    • Cardiomyopathy
    • Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
    • Heart Muscle Disease
    • Enlarged Heart
    • Heart Muscle Disease from Blocked Arteries
    • Ischemic Heart Muscle Weakness

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I429: Cardiomyopathy, unspecified
    • I255: Ischemic cardiomyopathy

    Also known as:

    • Having a Heart Transplant
    • Heart Transplantation
    • Cardiac transplant
    • Heart replacement surgery
    • Post-heart transplant

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z941: Heart transplant status

    What procedures does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist like Dr. Hicks typically perform?

    As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Wireless Pulmonary Artery Pressure Sensor Implantation
    • Pulmonary artery pressure monitor implant
    • Heart pressure sensor placement
    • PA pressure sensor implantation
    • Cardiovascular monitoring device

    CPT Codes:

    • 33289: Transcatheter implantation of wireless pulmonary artery pressure sensor for long-term hemodynamic monitoring, including deployment and calibration of the sensor, right heart catheterization, selective pulmonary catheterization, radiological supervision and interpretation, and pulmonary artery angiography, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Central Venous Catheter Insertion (Non-Tunneled)
    • Central Line Placement
    • CVC Insertion
    • Temporary Central Line
    • IV Access Catheter

    CPT Codes:

    • 36556: Insertion of non-tunneled centrally inserted central venous catheter; age 5 years or older

    Does Dr. Hicks accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hicks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 328-7877 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hicks accept in Baltimore, MD?

    Dr. Hicks in Baltimore, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • Riverside Health

    • State of Maryland

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Hicks' office located?

    Ummc Cardiology

    22 S Greene St

    Baltimore, MD 21201

    (410) 328-7877

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    Dr. Albert Hicks' Practice 2

    520 Upper Chesapeake Dr Ste 201

    Bel Air, MD 21014

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    Dr. Albert Hicks' Practice 3

    827 Linden Ave Fl 2

    Baltimore, MD 21201

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hicks affiliated with?

    CastleConnolyTopDoctors

    Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.

    Dr. Hicks has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    University Of Maryland Medical Center,Baltimore, MD

    What is Dr. Hicks's NPI number?A 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 1386808012.

    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. Albert Hicks's specialty?

    Dr. Hicks is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist near Baltimore, MD.

    What does an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist do?

    Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology are involved in both inpatient and outpatient care for patients with advanced heart failure. Their expertise spans the entire continuum of care, from evaluating candidates for high-risk cardiac surgeries, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to providing pre- and post-operative management for patients undergoing heart transplants and those with mechanical support devices. They also deliver end-of-life care for patients experiencing end-stage heart failure.

    Is Dr. Albert Hicks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hicks is affiliated with Frederick Health 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

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    Is Dr. Albert Hicks accepting new patients in Baltimore, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Albert Hicks is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Albert Hicks offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hicks' office at (410) 328-7877 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Albert Hicks?

    Please contact Dr. Hicks' office at (410) 328-7877 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hicks' office located?

    Dr. Hicks' offices are located in Baltimore, MD and Bel Air, MD.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Albert Hicks have?

    Dr. Albert Hicks is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.