46 Years of Experience
Who is Dr. Hicks, Psychiatrist in San Diego, CA?
Where did Dr. Hicks go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, Flexible Or Transitional Year | Naval Med Center San Diego | Naval Medical Center (Portsmouth) Program
Medical School: University of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co | University Of Colorado School Of 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 a Psychiatrist like Dr. Hicks typically treat?
As a Psychiatrist, 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:
- Moderate Major Depressive Disorder (Single Episode)
- Depression
- Moderate clinical depression
- Moderate unipolar depression
- Moderate depressive episode
ICD-10 Codes:
- F321: Major depressive disorder, single episode, moderate
Also known as:
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Anxiety
- GAD
- Chronic Worry
- Excessive Worry Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- F411: Generalized anxiety disorder
Also known as:
- ADHD, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
- Hyperactive ADHD
- Impulsive ADHD
ICD-10 Codes:
- F901: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, predominantly hyperactive type
Also known as:
- Mild to Moderate Depressed Bipolar Episode
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar depression
- Manic-depressive illness, depressed phase
- Depressive episode of bipolar
ICD-10 Codes:
- F3130: Bipolar disorder, current episode depressed, mild or moderate severity, unspecified
What procedures does a Psychiatrist like Dr. Hicks typically perform?
As a Psychiatrist, procedures performed by Dr. Howard Hicks may include:
- Child Psychiatry Consultation
- Child Psychiatry Follow Up
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples Therapy
- Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
- Hypnotherapy
- Inpatient Psychiatric Services
- Ketamine Infusion
Please contact Dr. Hicks' office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hicks accept my insurance?
Dr. Hicks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (619) 298-7135 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hicks accept in San Diego, CA?
Dr. Hicks in San Diego, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Federal government of the United States
Medicaid
Medicare
Spectrum
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hicks' office located?
Dr. Howard Hicks' Primary Practice
4060 4th Ave Ste 615
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-7135
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 1073628228.
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. Howard Hicks's specialty?
What does a Psychiatrist do?
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.