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31 Years of Experience
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Hickerson, Infectious Disease Specialist in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Steven Hickerson, MD is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Tyler, TX with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 31 years and is board certified. Dr. Hickerson graduated from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Internal Medicine. Dr. Hickerson is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hickerson’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hickerson’s office at (903) 592-4473.
Where did Dr. Hickerson go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Of Ar Coll Of Med, Infectious Diseases; Univ Hosp Of Arkansas, Internal Medicine | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Program
Medical School: Tx Tech Univ Hlth Sci Ctr Sch of Med, Lubbock Tx | Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Is Dr. Hickerson board certified as an Infectious Disease Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Steven Hickerson, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Hickerson speak?
Dr. Hickerson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hickerson typically treat?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Hickerson 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. Hickerson. 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:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Infected Left Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement
- Left Knee Prosthesis Infection
- Inflamed Left Knee Implant
- Left Knee Arthroplasty Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8454XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal left knee prosthesis, initial encounter
What procedures does an Infectious Disease Specialist like Dr. Hickerson typically perform?
As an Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by Dr. Steven Hickerson may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
Please contact Dr. Hickerson's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Hickerson accept my insurance?
Dr. Hickerson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (903) 592-4473 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Hickerson accept in Tyler, TX?
Dr. Hickerson in Tyler, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
Philadelphia American Life Insurance Co
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Hickerson's office located?
Dr. Steven Hickerson's Primary Practice
935 S Baxter Ave Ste 103
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 592-4473
What is Dr. Hickerson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Hickerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1376543546.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hickerson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Hickerson
What is Dr. Steven Hickerson's specialty?
Dr. Hickerson is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Tyler, TX.
What does an Infectious Disease Specialist do?
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Is this Dr. Steven Hickerson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Hickerson is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint Hospital, Christus St. Michael Health System which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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
When to see an Infectious Disease Specialist?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments
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Is Steven Hickerson accepting new patients in Tyler, TX?
Yes, Dr. Steven Hickerson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Steven Hickerson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Hickerson's office at (903) 592-4473 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Steven Hickerson?
Please contact Dr. Hickerson's office at (903) 592-4473 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Steven Hickerson have?
Dr. Steven Hickerson is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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