Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Lori Hickson, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · New Braunfels, TX

  • NPI 1235196163
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1619 E. Common St., Bldg. L, Suite 1201
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 203-6695
fax (830) 214-6292

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 18, 2024
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #P2259 · California #A76559

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1235196163. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,903
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$219,842
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 652 354 $122
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 483 279 $85
G0442 Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes 340 340 $18
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 338 337 $79
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 312 312 $123
G0444 Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes 304 304 $18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 77 77 $160
81002 Urinalysis, manual test 65 50 $3
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 61 25 $14
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 51 50 $14

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 199. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
2,360
Patients
723
Total drug cost
$34,407
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 468 134 $7,547
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 328 108 $4,509
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 180 55 $1,358
Losartan Potassium Generic 154 51 $2,229
Omeprazole Generic 139 53 $2,288
Trazodone Hcl Generic 127 37 $1,411
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 116 33 $2,237
Pravastatin Sodium Generic 116 34 $2,031
Alprazolam Generic 115 30 $720
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 114 41 $3,117

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Lori Hickson's medical specialty?
Dr. Lori Hickson practices Internal Medicine Physician in New Braunfels, TX.
Where does Dr. Lori Hickson practice?
Dr. Lori Hickson practices at 1619 E. Common St., New Braunfels, TX 78130. Office phone: 8302036695.
What is Dr. Lori Hickson's NPI?
Dr. Lori Hickson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235196163, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Lori Hickson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Lori Hickson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Lori Hickson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (HCPCS G0442). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.