Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Steven Hickerson, M.D.
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Tyler, TX
- NPI 1376543546
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 76.5 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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935 S Baxter Ave, Ste 103
Tyler, TX 757012245
(903) 592-4473
fax (903) 592-4474 - Mailing address
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Po Box 131629
Tyler, TX 757131629
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 16, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #H6286
- Medicaid
- TX #133135708
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1376543546. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,660
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$254,475
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 1,568 | 298 | $77 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 488 | 171 | $116 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 167 | 149 | $169 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 152 | 143 | $127 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 143 | 78 | $88 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 127 | 65 | $124 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 15 | 14 | $48 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Tyler Infectious Disease Physician, average services per provider: 299. This provider delivers 8.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$146
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
3
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilead Sciences, INC. | 3 | $59.39 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 2 | $45.21 | |
| ViiV Healthcare Company | 2 | $41.79 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
774
Patients
126
Total drug cost
$1,205,095
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Descovy (Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam) | Brand | 91 | 12 | $232,187 |
| Biktarvy (Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala) | Brand | 83 | 16 | $338,716 |
| Daptomycin | Generic | 76 | 17 | $42,809 |
| Cefepime Hcl | Generic | 71 | 19 | $14,983 |
| Tivicay (Dolutegravir Sodium) | Brand | 65 | 12 | $183,140 |
| Ceftriaxone (Ceftriaxone Sodium) | Brand | 62 | 16 | $5,257 |
| Meropenem | Generic | 57 | 17 | $13,423 |
| Cephalexin | Generic | 53 | 17 | $1,529 |
| Cefazolin Sodium | Generic | 46 | 0 | $3,027 |
| Juluca (Dolutegravir/Rilpivirine) | Brand | 34 | 0 | $119,743 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Steven Hickerson's medical specialty?
Dr. Steven Hickerson practices Infectious Disease Physician in Tyler, TX.
Where does Dr. Steven Hickerson practice?
Dr. Steven Hickerson practices at 935 S Baxter Ave, Tyler, TX 757012245. Office phone: 9035924473.
What is Dr. Steven Hickerson's NPI?
Dr. Steven Hickerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376543546, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Steven Hickerson accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Steven Hickerson accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Steven Hickerson commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.