Surgeon profile
Joshua Hicks, M.D.
Ophthalmology · Bristol, TN 37620NPI 1851545677
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Eight device-heavy specialties tracked — more coming.
572 Medicare cases/yr
388 patients
4 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 335 | ≈ flat | 204 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 180 | ≈ flat | 138 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 42 | ▲ +45% | 31 |
| SLT — Laser Trabeculoplasty CPT 65855 | 15 | new | 15 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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