Quick answers
- Does Steven L. Hickerson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven L. Hickerson 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 Steven L. Hickerson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 317 Original Medicare patients and 2,289 services for Steven L. Hickerson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven L. Hickerson's NPI number?
- 1376543546. 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 Steven L. 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 | 317 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,289 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,474 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)274 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)136 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)132 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)120 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%
- Arthritis67%
- Diabetes56%
- Depression51%
- Chronic kidney disease51%
Hospitals where Steven L. Hickerson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven L. Hickerson 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Texas Spine & Joint HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450864
- CHRISTUS Mother Frances HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450102
- UT Health East Texas Athens HospitalAthens, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450389
- UT Health East Texas Pittsburg HospitalPittsburg, TX · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 451367
- UT Health East Texas Tyler Regional HospitalTyler, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450083
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven L. Hickerson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1300 Clinic DrTyler, TX 75701 (903) 597‑7558
- 935 S Baxter Ave, Suite 103Tyler, TX 75701 (903) 592‑4473
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven L. Hickerson as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Special Health Resources for Texas, Incorporated13 clinicians in the group
- East Texas Infectious Disease Consultants, PLLC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Infectious Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other infectious disease doctors in Tyler
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tyler, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Special Health Resources for Texas, Incorporated
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376543546 |
| 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