Quick answers
- Does Kevin R. Hickman accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kevin R. Hickman 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 Kevin R. Hickman see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 802 Original Medicare patients and 1,582 services for Kevin R. Hickman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kevin R. Hickman's NPI number?
- 1609879030. 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 Kevin R. Hickman, 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 | 802 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,582 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)826 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)173 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)160 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)144 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)95 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 cholesterol74%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes30%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Kevin R. Hickman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 122 W Plymouth StBremen, IN 46506 (574) 546‑4400
- 2251 Dubois DrWarsaw, IN 46580 (574) 269‑2777
- 2855 Miller Dr, Suite 121Plymouth, IN 46563 (800) 992‑6975
- 4330 Edison Lakes Pkwy, Suite AMishawaka, IN 46545 (574) 271‑0120
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kevin R. Hickman as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Grossnickle Eye Center Inc12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Grossnickle Eye Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1609879030 |
| 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