Dr. David Hicks, MD
540 E Herndon Ave Ste 102, Fresno, CA 93720 • +1-227-555-3320
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 1994)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Fresno Percentiles
NPI #1518156611 • CBSA Regional • Otolaryngology
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. David Hicks (MD, NPI 1518156611) at 540 E Herndon Ave Ste 102 in Fresno with 2,939 annual clinical services (1,196 beneficiaries), corresponding to a +0.08σ regional deviation and upper-quartile active clinical volume (87.5th Fresno percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 58 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 5 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Hicks (averaging 2.5 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination) represents 34% of tracked volume (999 encounters), paired with 31231 (735x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-227-555-3320, Dr. Hicks's practice posts a $239.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($239.00 patient-logged median, 4.84/5 composite reality score over 23 submissions).
From 540 E Herndon Ave Ste 102 in Fresno (+1-227-555-3320), Dr. Hicks, MD (32-year clinical track record) delivers 58 Active CMS HCPCS Codes care.
Compared against Fresno, CA Otolaryngology peers
2,939 annual services across 1,196 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from CA Otolaryngology mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Ear, Nose, Sinus & Throat Examination | 999 | 87.5th | $176 – $241 |
| 31231 | Diagnostic Rigid/Flexible Nasal & Sinus Endoscopy | 735 | 88.5th | $354 – $485 |
| 31575 | Flexible Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy Vocal Cord Inspection | 558 | 83.5th | $258 – $354 |
| 92557 | Comprehensive Pure-Tone Audiometry & Speech Recognition | 382 | 86.5th | $124 – $170 |
| 69210 | Instrumented Impacted Cerumen Removal Under Microscopy | 265 | 89.5th | $111 – $152 |
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Dr. David Hicks, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hicks National Provider Identifier | NPI #1518156611 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (93720) |
| Dr. Hicks Fresno CMS Volume Rank | 87.50th Pct (2,939 CMS svcs; Z +0.080σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (CA Otolaryngology) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $239.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Fresno, CA) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $239.00 avg paid • 19 min lobby wait | 23 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.96/5 Listening • 4.87/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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