Frank K Hixon, MD - Medicare Otolaryngology in Fairhope, AL

Frank K Hixon, MD is a medicare enrolled "Otolaryngology" physician in Fairhope, Alabama. He went to University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 43 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Otolaryngology. He is a member of the group practice Eastern Shore Ear, Nose And Throat Clinic, Pc and his current practice location is 188 Hospital Dr, Suite 101, Fairhope, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (251) 928-0300.

Frank K Hixon is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 15455) 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 1285786475.

Contact Information

Frank K Hixon, MD
188 Hospital Dr, Suite 101,
Fairhope, AL 36532-2043
(251) 928-0300
(251) 990-1898



Physician's Profile

Full NameFrank K Hixon
GenderMale
SpecialityOtolaryngology
Experience43 Years
Location188 Hospital Dr, Fairhope, Alabama
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:
  • Frank K Hixon attended and graduated from University Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1285786475
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/17/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335208073
  • Enrollment ID: I20081110000464

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Frank K Hixon such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1285786475NPI-NPPES
82754OtherALBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
82754MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Y00000XOtolaryngology 15455 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Thomas HospitalFairhope, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eastern Shore Ear, Nose And Throat Clinic, Pc27694058774

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Entity NameEastern Shore Ear, Nose & Throat Clinic, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386707339
PECOS PAC ID: 2769405877
Enrollment ID: O20060104000374

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Frank K Hixon, MD
188 Hospital Dr, Suite 101,
Fairhope, AL 36532-2043

Ph: (251) 928-0300
Frank K Hixon, MD
188 Hospital Dr, Suite 101,
Fairhope, AL 36532-2043

Ph: (251) 928-0300

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