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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
16811 Southwest Fwy
Sugar Land, TX 774794728
(281) 690-4678

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$13
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $13.07

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$13

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.