THOMAS R. HICKERNELL MD – NPI #1003259706
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons deal with reconstructive procedures such as joint arthroplasty (i.e., hip and knee), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and a variety of other adult reconstructive surgical procedures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

THOMAS HICKERNELL is an orthopaedic surgeon located in STAMFORD, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1003259706 to THOMAS HICKERNELL on April 11, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XS0114X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Oct 19, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for THOMAS HICKERNELL below.

NPI Profile for
THOMAS R. HICKERNELL

NPI Number
1003259706
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
THOMAS R. HICKERNELL
Credentials
MD
Primary location
260 LONG RIDGE ROAD
STAMFORD, CT 06927-3720
Phone: (203) 785-2579 Fax:
Mailing address
260 LONG RIDGE RD
STAMFORD, CT 06902-1638
Phone: (203) 785-2579 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 19, 2022

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207XS0114X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery (Primary)		 CT 72658
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery		 CT 72658

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS - Graduated 2012
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
THOMAS HICKERNELL is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GREENWICH HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION -
      5 PERRYRIDGE RD
      GREENWICH, CT 06830
    • HUDSON VALLEY HOSPITAL CENTER
      1980 CROMPOND ROAD
      CORTLANDT MANOR, NY 10567

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