Laura Hixon, P.A.-C
NPI 1386182269 · Physician Assistant · Chattanooga, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Hixon, P.A.-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Chattanooga, TN (NPI 1386182269).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386182269
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- P.A.-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 8258 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,216 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 235 | $36 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 191 | $70 |
| Comprehensive Hearing and Speech Recognition Test92557 | 135 | $29 |
| Test for Hearing Various Pitches Using Earphone92552 | 83 | $33 |
| Test for Ability to Detect and Repeat Spoken Words With Speech Recognition92556 | 82 | $39 |
| Test to Assess Middle Ear Function92567 | 82 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 175 | 85 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 128 | 46 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 124 | 58 |
| Prednisone | 117 | 104 |
| Ofloxacin | 70 | 54 |
| Famotidine | 61 | 22 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 36 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$308 across 14 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7480 Ziegler RdChattanooga, TN 37421-4943Phone: (423) 698-8981
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-02-10
- Last updated
- 2025-06-25
- Certified
- 2025-06-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Hixon's NPI number?
- Laura Hixon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386182269, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Hixon's specialty?
- Laura Hixon is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Laura Hixon located?
- Laura Hixon's practice location on file with NPPES is 901 Riverfront Pkwy Ste 300, Chattanooga, TN 37402-2198.
- What is Laura Hixon's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Hixon is (423) 698-8981.
- Does Laura Hixon accept Medicare?
- Laura Hixon is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Hixon's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Hixon's NPI (1386182269) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.