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Ophthalmology

Kristin M. Ates Hicks, MD

Works at hospitals in Mobile, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Kristin M. Ates Hicks, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1624 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535. Phone: (251) 990-3937. Accepts Medicare assignment. NPI 1447837091. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 1624 N McKenzie St, Foley, AL 36535 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (251) 990‑3937
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: USA Health HCA Providence Hospital, LLC
  • Group practice: Bay Eyes Cataract and Laser Center Inc
  • Medical school: Medical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine · graduated 2021 (5 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Kristin M. Ates Hicks, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Kristin M. Ates Hicks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kristin M. Ates Hicks 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.
What is Kristin M. Ates Hicks's NPI number?
1447837091. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Kristin M. Ates Hicks works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kristin M. Ates Hicks 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Kristin M. Ates Hicks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Kristin M. Ates Hicks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Bay Eyes Cataract and Laser Center Inc18 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Foley

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Foley, AL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Bay Eyes Cataract and Laser Center Inc

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolMedical College Of Georgia School Of Medicine
Graduation year2021 (5 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447837091
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  5. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians