Quick answers
- Does James S. Hixon accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James S. Hixon accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does James S. Hixon see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 369 Original Medicare patients and 1,100 services for James S. Hixon. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is James S. Hixon's NPI number?
- 1356340020. 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 James S. Hixon, 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 | 369 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,100 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)109 services
- Stool analysis for blood, by peroxidase activity (82272)95 services
- Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm (43249)94 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)89 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)86 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 pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis63%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
Hospitals where James S. Hixon works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James S. Hixon at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Northeast Alabama Regional Medical CenterAnniston, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010078
Practice locations
Addresses where James S. Hixon is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 400 E 10th StAnniston, AL 36207 (256) 741‑1198
- 400 E 10th St, 4th FloorAnniston, AL 36207 (256) 741‑1198
- 901 Leighton AveAnniston, AL 36207
- 901 Leighton Ave, Suite 204Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 235‑5015
- 901 Leighton Ave, Suite 307Anniston, AL 36207 (256) 235‑5064
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James S. Hixon as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Health Care Authority of the City of Anniston47 clinicians in the group
- Regional Health Management Corporation23 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Health Care Authority of the City of Anniston
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356340020 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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