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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hicks, Cardiologist in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Justin Hicks, DO is a Cardiologist, who primarily practices in Hickory, NC with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Hicks is fluent in English, Hmong, Mong, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hicks’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hicks’s office at (828) 326-3000.
What languages does Dr. Hicks speak?
Dr. Hicks and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Hmong
Mong
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Hicks treat?
As a 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.
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Heart Palpitations
- Slow Heart Rate
- Supraventricular Tachycardia
- Arrhythmia
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
- Skipped Heartbeat
- Fluttering Heart
- Pounding Heart
- Bradycardia
- Slow Pulse
- Low Heart Rate
- SVT
- Fast heart rate
- Rapid heartbeat
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
- I480: Paroxysmal atrial fibrillation
- R002: Palpitations
- R001: Bradycardia, unspecified
- I4710: Supraventricular tachycardia, unspecified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Hardening of the Arteries in the Heart without Chest Pain
- Atherosclerosis
- Coronary Artery Disease
- Silent Coronary Artery Disease
- Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis
ICD-10 Codes:
- I2510: Atherosclerotic heart disease of native coronary artery without angina pectoris
Also known as:
- Shortness of Breath
- Breathing Problems
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Dyspnea
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0602: Shortness of breath
- R0609: Other forms of dyspnea
- R0600: Dyspnea, unspecified
Also known as:
- Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction
- HFrEF
- Pumping Heart Failure
- Congestive Heart Failure
- CHF
- Cardiac Insufficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5020: Unspecified systolic (congestive) heart failure
- I509: Heart failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Upper body pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R079: Chest pain, unspecified
Also known as:
- Chest Pain
- Chest discomfort
- Thoracic pain
- Pectoral pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0789: Other chest pain
Also known as:
- Fainting
- Syncope
- Passing out
- Collapse
ICD-10 Codes:
- R55: Syncope and collapse
Also known as:
- Abnormal EKG
- Heart Health Tests
- Irregular Electrocardiogram
- Unusual Heart Rhythm Test
- ECG Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R9431: Abnormal electrocardiogram [ECG] [EKG]
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Triglycerides
- Hyperlipidemia
- High lipids
- Dyslipidemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- E785: Hyperlipidemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Narrowed Aortic Valve
- Heart Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Stenosis
- Tight Aortic Valve
ICD-10 Codes:
- I350: Nonrheumatic aortic (valve) stenosis
Also known as:
- Heart Murmur
- Congenital Heart Defects
- Heart Valve Disease
- Cardiac murmur
- Abnormal heart sound
- Heart sound abnormality
ICD-10 Codes:
- R011: Cardiac murmur, unspecified
Also known as:
- Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
- Heart Attack
- Myocardial Infarction
- Non-STEMI
- Less Severe Heart Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- I214: Non-ST elevation (NSTEMI) myocardial infarction
Which procedures does Dr. Hicks perform as a Cardiologist?
As a Cardiologist, procedures performed by a Dr. Justin Hicks may include:
- Absent Pulmonary Valve Repair
- Anomalous Coronary Artery Angiography
- Anticoagulation Management
- Aortic Stenosis Repair
- Aortic Valve Repair / Replacement
- Aortopulmonary Window Repair
- Arterial Doppler
- Balloon Septostomy
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Hicks' office.
Does Dr. Hicks accept my insurance?
Dr. Hicks accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (828) 326-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hicks accept in Hickory, NC?
Dr. Hicks in Hickory, NC 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 North Carolina
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Express Scripts
Healthgram
Medicare
Other TPA
Vaya Health
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Where is Dr. Hicks' office located?
Dr. Justin Hicks' Primary Practice
810 Fairgrove Church Rd
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 326-3000
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 1629458658.
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. Justin Hicks's specialty?
Dr. Hicks is a Cardiologist near Hickory, NC. An internist specializing in cardiovascular diseases focuses on the diagnosis and management of complex heart and blood vessel conditions, including heart attacks and life-threatening arrhythmias. Contact Dr. Hicks to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Justin Hicks affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hicks is affiliated with Catawba Valley Medical Center 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 Justin Hicks accepting new patients in Hickory, NC?
Yes, Dr. Justin Hicks is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Justin Hicks offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hicks's office at (828) 326-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Justin Hicks?
Please contact Dr. Hicks's office at (828) 326-3000 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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