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Dr. Meggie Hixson, MD

Fort Worth, TX

Accepting patients

    Who is Dr. Hixson, Pediatrician in Fort Worth, TX?

    Dr. Meggie Hixson, MD is a Pediatrician, who primarily practices in Fort Worth, TX. Dr. Hixson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hixson’s office at (407) 454-1748.

    What languages does Dr. Hixson speak?

    Dr. Hixson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hixson typically treat?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hixson 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. Hixson. 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:

    • Routine Child Health Examination (Normal Findings)
    • Newborn Health Checkup (8-28 Days Old)
    • Health Checkup
    • Baby Health Checkup
    • Infant and Newborn Care
    • Normal Well-Child Checkup
    • Child Physical Exam (No Issues)
    • Routine Pediatric Exam (Clear)
    • Newborn Exam
    • Infant Checkup
    • Post-Birth Checkup

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z00129: Encounter for routine child health examination without abnormal findings
    • Z00111: Health examination for newborn 8 to 28 days old

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Fever
    • High temperature
    • Pyrexia
    • Elevated body temperature

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R509: Fever, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Sore Throat
    • Acute pharyngitis
    • Throat inflammation
    • Acute throat infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J029: Acute pharyngitis, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Common Cold
    • Upper Respiratory Infection
    • Head Cold
    • Cold Symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J069: Acute upper respiratory infection, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ear Infection
    • Left Ear Infection
    • Otitis Media
    • Middle Ear Infection
    • Ear Inflammation
    • Left Middle Ear Infection
    • Left Otitis Media
    • Left Earache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • H66001: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, right ear
    • H66003: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, bilateral
    • H66002: Acute suppurative otitis media without spontaneous rupture of ear drum, left ear

    What procedures does a Pediatrician like Dr. Hixson typically perform?

    As a Pediatrician, Dr. Hixson 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. Hixson. 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:

    • Individual Speech and Language Therapy
    • Speech-Language Pathology
    • Voice Therapy
    • Communication Disorder Treatment
    • Auditory Processing Therapy

    CPT Codes:

    • 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual

    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

    Does Dr. Hixson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hixson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (407) 454-1748 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hixson accept in Fort Worth, TX?

    Dr. Hixson in Fort Worth, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • AmeriBen

    • Baylor Scott & White Holdings

    • Cigna Group

    • Cook Children's

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Health Care Service Corporation

    • Imperial Health Holdings

    • Oscar Health

    • State of Texas

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    Where is Dr. Hixson's office located?

    Dr. Meggie Hixson's Primary Practice

    7000 Calmont Ave Ste 150

    Fort Worth, TX 76116

    (407) 454-1748

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    What hospitals are Dr. Hixson affiliated with?

    Dr. Hixson has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:

    Cook Childrens Medical Center,Fort Worth, TX
    John Peter Smith Hospital,Fort Worth, TX
    Cook Childrens Medical Center,Prosper, TX

    What is Dr. Hixson's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Hixson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508284498.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hixson?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hixson

    What is Dr. Meggie Hixson's specialty?

    What does a Pediatrician do?

    A pediatrician focuses on the physical, emotional, and social health of children from birth through young adulthood. Their care includes a wide range of health services, from preventive healthcare to diagnosing and treating acute and chronic diseases. Pediatricians consider the biological, social, and environmental influences on a child's development, as well as how diseases and dysfunctions can impact growth and overall development.

    Is Dr. Meggie Hixson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    No, Dr. Hixson is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Cook Childrens Medical Center, John Peter Smith Hospital, Cook Childrens Medical Center. 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 a Pediatrician?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Meggie Hixson accepting new patients in Fort Worth, TX?

    Yes, Dr. Meggie Hixson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Meggie Hixson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hixson's office at (407) 454-1748 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Meggie Hixson?

    Please contact Dr. Hixson's office at (407) 454-1748 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Hixson's office located?

    Dr. Hixson's office is located in Fort Worth, TX.