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Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

1619 E. Common Street Building L, Suite 1201
New Braunfels, TX 78130

(830) 203-6695

Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD is an internist in New Braunfels, TX specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine).

Office Locations

1619 E. Common Street Building L, Suite 1201
New Braunfels, TX 78130

(830) 203-6695

(830) 214-6292

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In The News

“Internal medicine physician Dr. Lori Hickson recently started practicing with the Newport Center Medical Group.”—"People", Orange County Business Journal, November 2001

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

blood glucose self-monitoring

blood glucose tests

blood tests

diabetes management

finger stick glucose test

glucose monitoring

glucose tests

lab tests

In 2023, Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD had a list price for blood glucose self-monitoring, blood glucose tests, blood tests, diabetes management, finger stick glucose test, glucose monitoring, glucose tests, and lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

urine tests

In 2023, Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD had a list price for urine tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

breast exam

pelvic exam

urinalysis

By Affordability:

fecal occult blood test

screening fecal occult blood test

screening stool guaiac test

stool guaiac test

stool tests

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD performed more breast exam, pelvic exam, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for fecal occult blood test (FOBT), screening fecal occult blood test (FOBT), screening stool guaiac test (gFOBT), stool guaiac test (gFOBT), and stool tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX during 2013 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	40
breast exam	96
cytology	13
doctor visit	1243
ear procedures	30
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	96
lab tests	373
preventive care	51
vaccines	38

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	398
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	158
85 and over	79
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	27
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX during 2014 were lab tests, weight management, mental health therapy and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	1418
ear procedures	23
lab tests	299
mental health therapy	198
preventive care	172
vaccines	160
weight management	198

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	309

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	408
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX during 2015 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	13
diabetes management	26
doctor visit	1402
ear procedures	25
gynecologic pathology	13
lab tests	396
preventive care	186
vaccines	133

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	584

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	764
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX during 2016 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

cardiac procedures	13
cytology	15
diabetes management	162
doctor visit	1354
ear procedures	23
gynecologic pathology	15
lab tests	1004
preventive care	367
vaccines	162

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	386
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated during 2016 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	22
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX during 2017 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	68
diabetes management	205
doctor visit	1514
ear procedures	25
gynecologic procedures	68
lab tests	859
preventive care	460
vaccines	186

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	307

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX during 2018 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	31
cardiac procedures	13
diabetes management	305
doctor visit	1446
ear procedures	43
gynecologic procedures	31
lab tests	796
preventive care	533
vaccines	233

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	110
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	19
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX during 2019 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	68
breathing treatment	14
diabetes management	190
doctor visit	1475
ear procedures	46
gynecologic procedures	68
lab tests	669
preventive care	476
vaccines	157

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	400
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	159
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	18
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX during 2020 were lab tests, preventive care, vaccines and diabetes management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	57
diabetes management	66
doctor visit	1128
ear procedures	20
gynecologic procedures	57
lab tests	433
preventive care	363
vaccines	160

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	283

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	372
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	144
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	16
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX during 2021 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	61
cardiac procedures	14
diabetes management	82
doctor visit	1131
ear procedures	29
gynecologic procedures	61
lab tests	489
preventive care	223

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	107
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	45
diabetes management	51
doctor visit	1127
ear procedures	38
gynecologic procedures	45
lab tests	221
preventive care	158

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	291

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	380
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX during 2023 were lab tests, preventive care, diabetes management and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	28
diabetes management	35
doctor visit	1212
ear procedures	25
gynecologic procedures	28
lab tests	141
preventive care	41

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	369

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	467
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	251
From 75 to 84	172
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated as an internist in New Braunfels, TX were lab tests, preventive care, weight management and mental health therapy.

blood draw	40
breast exam	56
cardiac procedures	13
cytology	13
diabetes management	124
doctor visit	1313
ear procedures	29
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	56
lab tests	516
mental health therapy	198
preventive care	275
vaccines	153
weight management	198

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD.

**Gender**
Female	326
Male	121

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	427
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	7
75 to 84	169
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	188

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Education & Training

She has a state license in Texas.

Licensed In: Texas

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New Braunfels, TX.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lori Ann Hickson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$175 EMBEDA $116	ELIQUIS $20	LYRICA $15	PREVNAR 20 $13	COLOGUARD $12
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$121 Strensiq $121
Relypsa, Inc.	$110 VELTASSA $110
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc	$109 INVOKANA $109
Abbott Laboratories	$107 PROCLAIM $84	Freestyle Libre 2 $23
Other	$403 Myrbetriq $53	MOUNJARO $49	AREXVY $32	ONGENTYS $22	VRAYLAR $21	Other $226