Quick answers
- Does Paul T. Hickerson accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Paul T. Hickerson may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Paul T. Hickerson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 389 services for Paul T. Hickerson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul T. Hickerson's NPI number?
- 1134411036. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Paul T. Hickerson, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 389 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 50 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 1 hour (90837)368 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure69%
- Depression54%
- Anxiety50%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul T. Hickerson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 107 N Boston PlRussellville, AR 72801 (479) 219‑4100
- 1857 Rice StWaldron, AR 72958 (479) 637‑2468
- 415 S 6th StParis, AR 72855 (479) 963‑2140
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul T. Hickerson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center, Inc55 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Mental Health Counselorprimary
Other mental health counselors in Russellville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Russellville, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Western Arkansas Counseling and Guidance Center, Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134411036 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians