Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Carl Hicks, MD
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Sugar Land, TX
- NPI 1821100827
- Accepts Medicare
- 40 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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16811 Southwest Fwy
Sugar Land, TX 774794728
(281) 690-4678
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 30, 2016
- Year of graduation
- 1986 — 40 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #H3576
- Medicaid (6)
- TX #104542901 · TX #104542908 · TX #104542904 · TX #104542905 · TX #104542906 · TX #104542903
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821100827. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,112
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$241,777
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 317 | 226 | $39 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 275 | 238 | $122 | |
72170 |
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 272 | 225 | $27 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 247 | 191 | $86 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 242 | 89 | $8 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 142 | 112 | $69 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 142 | 142 | $107 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 96 | 73 | $33 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 95 | 89 | $170 | |
73565 |
X-ray of both knees while standing | 65 | 65 | $38 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in Sugar Land Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 82. This provider delivers 26× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$13
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 1 | $13.07 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
392
Patients
312
Total drug cost
$3,858
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 146 | 120 | $606 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 128 | 90 | $1,208 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 68 | 67 | $686 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 26 | 18 | $890 |
| Nabumetone | Generic | 24 | 17 | $468 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Carl Hicks's medical specialty?
Dr. Carl Hicks practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Sugar Land, TX.
Where does Dr. Carl Hicks practice?
Dr. Carl Hicks practices at 16811 Southwest Fwy, Sugar Land, TX 774794728. Office phone: 2816904678.
What is Dr. Carl Hicks's NPI?
Dr. Carl Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821100827, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Carl Hicks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Carl Hicks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Carl Hicks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (HCPCS 72170). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.