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Paula Ann Hicks, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Yankton, SD · enumerated 2005.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1407859341

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Paula Ann Hicks
Credential M.D.
Sex Female
Practice address 415 W 3rd St, Yankton, SD, 57078
Phone (605) 665-9638
Fax (605) 665-0526
Enumeration date May 24, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Nov 4, 2008

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 3820 (SD) Primary
207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License 19498 (NE) Secondary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
22053 Other NE NE BLUE SHIELD
36-3050195-13 Medicaid SD -
NA1114001 Other NE NE MEDICARE PTAN NORFOLK, NE
36-3050195-14 Medicaid NE -
3820 Other SD DAKOTACARE PROVIDER ID
6300100 Medicaid SD -
0003388 Other SD SD WELLMARK BLUE SHIELD
NA1115001 Other NE NE MEDICARE PTAN WAYNE, NE

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Paula Hicks is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Ophthalmology Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-11-04.