James Hixon, M.D.
NPI 1356340020 · Specialist · Anniston, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Hixon, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Anniston, AL (NPI 1356340020).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356340020
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 8206 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,011 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 109 | $113 |
| Stool Analysis for Blood, By Peroxidase Activity82272 | 95 | $4 |
| Balloon Dilation of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope, Less Than 3.0 Cm43249 | 94 | $120 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 89 | $54 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 86 | $148 |
| Complete Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 1,554 | 568 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 926 | 316 |
| Sucralfate | 504 | 363 |
| Loperamide Hclbrand: Loperamide | 318 | 115 |
| Bethanechol Chloride | 260 | 88 |
| Omeprazole | 240 | 89 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 190 | 63 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$413 across 22 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-07-15
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Hixon's NPI number?
- James Hixon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356340020, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Hixon's specialty?
- James Hixon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is James Hixon located?
- James Hixon's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Leighton Ave, Anniston, AL 36207-5700.
- What is James Hixon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Hixon is (256) 236-0890.
- Does James Hixon accept Medicare?
- James Hixon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Hixon's NPI active?
- Yes — James Hixon's NPI (1356340020) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.