Quick answers
- Does Charles W. Hicks Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles W. Hicks Iii 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 Charles W. Hicks Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 15 Original Medicare patients and 311 services for Charles W. Hicks Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles W. Hicks Iii's NPI number?
- 1558484493. 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 Charles W. Hicks Iii, 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 | 15 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 311 |
| Different services or procedures | 1 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 65 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy using electrical currents (90870)311 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
Hospitals where Charles W. Hicks Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles W. Hicks Iii 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.
- University of MD St Joseph Medical CenterTowson, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210063
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles W. Hicks Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7601 Osler DrTowson, MD 21204
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles W. Hicks Iii as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Center for Eating Disorders PA12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Towson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Towson, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Center for Eating Disorders PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Maryland School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 (44 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1558484493 |
| 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