Dr Waters Merrill Hicks Jr, MD - Medicare Nephrology in Thomasville, GA

Dr Waters Merrill Hicks Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Nephrology" physician in Thomasville, Georgia. He went to University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine and graduated in 1975 and has 49 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nephrology. He is a member of the group practice Nephrology Medical Associates Of Georgia, Llc and his current practice location is 334 Smith Ave, Thomasville, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (229) 227-1595.

Dr Waters Merrill Hicks Jr is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 38251) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1780663807.

Contact Information

Dr Waters Merrill Hicks Jr, MD
334 Smith Ave,
Thomasville, GA 31792-5533
(229) 227-1595
(229) 227-1385



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Waters Merrill Hicks Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityNephrology
Experience49 Years
Location334 Smith Ave, Thomasville, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Waters Merrill Hicks Jr attended and graduated from University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine in 1975
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780663807
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/01/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1456383645
  • Enrollment ID: I20050908000793

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Waters Merrill Hicks Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780663807NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RN0300XInternal Medicine - Nephrology 38251 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rcg BainbridgeBainbridge, GADialysis facility
John D Archbold Memorial HospitalThomasville, GAHospital
Colquitt Regional Medical CenterMoultrie, GAHospital
Memorial Hospital And ManorBainbridge, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Nephrology Medical Associates Of Georgia, Llc599160062915

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Entity NameNephrology Medical Associates Of Georgia, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740706951
PECOS PAC ID: 5991600629
Enrollment ID: O20171026000708

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Waters Merrill Hicks Jr, MD
334 Smith Ave,
Thomasville, GA 31792-5533

Ph: (229) 227-1595
Dr Waters Merrill Hicks Jr, MD
334 Smith Ave,
Thomasville, GA 31792-5533

Ph: (229) 227-1595

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Thomasville, GA

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Practice Location: 915 Gordon Ave, Thomasville, GA 31792
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Keerthi Kiran Ponugoti, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2705 E Pinetree Blvd Ste C, Thomasville, GA 31792
Phone: 229-584-5731    Fax: 229-584-5941
William W Ellis, MD
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Practice Location: 116 Mimosa Dr, Thomasville, GA 31792
Phone: 229-551-0083    Fax: 229-227-9642
Dr. Raul Gabriel Santos, M.D.
Nephrology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 334 Smith Ave, Thomasville, GA 31792
Phone: 229-227-1595    Fax: 229-227-1385
Dr. Asif Rashid Shah, MBBS
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Dr. Luis Alfredo Wulff, M.D.
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Robert D Miles Jr., M.D.
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