Kristin Ates Hicks, MD, PHD
NPI 1447837091 · Ophthalmology Physician · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kristin Ates Hicks, MD, PHD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1447837091).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447837091
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.50610 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 70 | 29 |
| Timolol Maleate | 38 | 21 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 33 | 15 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 27 | 13 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 22 | 16 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 21 | 17 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 21 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$524 across 6 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
- 2021-03-28
- Last updated
- 2025-12-11
- Certified
- 2025-12-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kristin Ates Hicks's NPI number?
- Kristin Ates Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447837091, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kristin Ates Hicks's specialty?
- Kristin Ates Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kristin Ates Hicks located?
- Kristin Ates Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 Providence Park Dr E, Mobile, AL 36695-4617.
- What is Kristin Ates Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kristin Ates Hicks is (251) 990-3937.
- Does Kristin Ates Hicks accept Medicare?
- Kristin Ates Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kristin Ates Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — Kristin Ates Hicks's NPI (1447837091) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.