Walker Hickerson, MD
NPI 1962516492 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Austell, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Emergency Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Walker Hickerson, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Austell, GA (NPI 1962516492).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962516492
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 040687 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
333 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 238 | $169 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 80 | $118 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 15 | $207 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $118–$207 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 80 | 79 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 55 | 52 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 47 | 47 |
| Methocarbamol | 38 | 37 |
| Ibuprofen | 23 | 23 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Meclizine Hcl | 17 | 17 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-19
- Last updated
- 2007-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Walker Hickerson's NPI number?
- Walker Hickerson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962516492, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Walker Hickerson's specialty?
- Walker Hickerson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Walker Hickerson located?
- Walker Hickerson's practice location on file with NPPES is 3950 Austell Rd, Austell, GA 30106-1121.
- What is Walker Hickerson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Walker Hickerson is (770) 732-4000.
- Does Walker Hickerson accept Medicare?
- Walker Hickerson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Walker Hickerson's NPI active?
- Yes — Walker Hickerson's NPI (1962516492) 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.