MARK S. HICKMAN MD – NPI #1427160118
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

MARK HICKMAN is a surgeon located in NEW BRAUNFELS, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1427160118 to MARK HICKMAN on August 31, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 16 years ago on Oct 12, 2010. 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 MARK HICKMAN below.

NPI Profile for
MARK S. HICKMAN

NPI Number
1427160118
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MARK S. HICKMAN
Credentials
MD
Primary location
598 N UNION AVE
SUITE 200
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130-4136
Phone: (830) 625-6259 Fax: (830) 625-6607
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for MARK HICKMAN

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERBCBS OF TEXASTX00D03K
OTHERMEDICARE RAILROADTX020009056
OTHERTRICARETX7425494727813000000
MEDICAIDTX120477801
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)
TX G3461

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

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MARK HICKMAN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA MEDICAL CENTER
      2827 BABCOCK ROAD
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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