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Who is Dr. Hicks, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Matthew Hicks, MD is an Emergency Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY with 2 additional practice locations. 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 (502) 587-4421.
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 Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hicks typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest Wall Pain
- Pleural Disorder
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
- Pleurisy pain
- Devil's grip
- Bornholm disease
- Pleurodynia
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
- R0781: Pleurodynia
Also known as:
- Headache
- Head pain
- Cephalalgia
- Tension headache
ICD-10 Codes:
- R519: Headache, unspecified
Also known as:
- Abdominal Pain
- Widespread Abdominal Pain
- Stomach Ache
- Belly Pain
- Stomach Pain
- General stomach pain
- Overall belly pain
- Diffuse abdominal pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R109: Unspecified abdominal pain
- R1084: Generalized abdominal pain
Also known as:
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Feeling Sick and Throwing Up
- Stomach Flu Symptoms
- Queasy and Vomiting
ICD-10 Codes:
- R112: Nausea with vomiting, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Vaginal Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
- Health Problems in Pregnancy
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Bleeding in Early Pregnancy
- First Trimester Bleeding
- Early Pregnancy Hemorrhage
ICD-10 Codes:
- O209: Hemorrhage in early pregnancy, unspecified
Also known as:
- Viral Infection
- Virus Infection
- Viral Illness
- Common Virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B349: Viral infection, unspecified
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Hicks typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Hicks may include:
- Emergency Consultation
- Emergency Follow Up
- Emergency Medicine Consultation
- Removal of Foreign Object from Body
- Urgent Care Consultation
- Urgent Care Follow Up
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 (502) 587-4421 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hicks accept in Louisville, KY?
Dr. Hicks in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Medicare
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Hicks' office located?
Dr. Matthew Hicks' Primary Practice
6400 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 300
Louisville, KY 40205
(502) 587-4421
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 1093159352.
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. Matthew Hicks's specialty?
Dr. Hicks is a Emergency Medicine Specialist near Louisville, KY.
What does an Emergency Medicine Specialist do?
An emergency physician is dedicated to making prompt decision and taking necessary actions essential for preventing death or additional disabilities. This role encompasses guiding emergency medical technicians in pre-hospital environments as well as providing care within the emergency department. The emergency physician is responsible for the immediate identification, evaluation, treatment, stabilization, and arrangement of a diverse array of adult and pediatric patients facing acute illnesses and injuries.
Is this Dr. Matthew Hicks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Hicks is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Norton Womens And Childrens Hospital, Uofl Health - Medical Center South. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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
When to see an Emergency Medicine Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Matthew Hicks accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?
Yes, Dr. Matthew Hicks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Matthew Hicks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hicks's office at (502) 587-4421 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Matthew Hicks?
Please contact Dr. Hicks's office at (502) 587-4421 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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