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Dr. James S. Hixon, MD

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Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

Medical College of Georgia

901 Leighton Avenue Suite 101
Anniston, AL 36207

(256) 236-0890

Dr. James S. Hixon, MD is a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from Medical College of Georgia. Dr. James S. Hixon, MD is affiliated with RMC Health System.

Office Locations

901 Leighton Avenue Suite 101
Anniston, AL 36207

(256) 236-0890

(256) 236-7078

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic stool guaiac test

EGD with esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

fecal occult blood test

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

capsule endoscopy

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

esophageal impedance monitoring

fecal occult blood test

gastrointestinal motility tests

transabdominal ultrasound

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. James S. Hixon, MD performed more diagnostic stool guaiac test (gFOBT), EGD with esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, and fecal occult blood test (FOBT) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for balloon dilation, capsule endoscopy, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, esophageal impedance monitoring, fecal occult blood test (FOBT), gastrointestinal motility tests, lab tests, manometry, stool guaiac test (gFOBT), stool tests, transabdominal ultrasound, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% 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.

Top 10%

By Volume:

esophageal dilation

ultrasound

By Affordability:

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic EGD without biopsy

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

esophageal dilation

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. James S. Hixon, MD performed more esophageal dilation, and ultrasound (sonogram) procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of them and he also had a list price for diagnostic EGD, diagnostic EGD without biopsy, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, esophageal dilation, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% 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.

Top 25%

By Volume:

complete abdominal ultrasound

diagnostic EGD

endoscopy

gastrointestinal endoscopy

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

By Affordability:

esophageal manometry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Alabama, Dr. James S. Hixon, MD performed more complete abdominal ultrasound, diagnostic EGD, endoscopy, gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for esophageal manometry 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

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	216
anastomosis	35
balloon dilation	60
catheterization	35
diagnostic procedures	499
doctor visit	1189
esophageal dilation	188
gastrointestinal procedures	1324
hospital care	649
inpatient care	649
lab tests	251
minimally invasive procedures	1349
pelvic imaging	25
preventive care	304
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	499
stent placement (stenting)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	241

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	192
anastomosis	28
balloon dilation	82
catheterization	28
diagnostic procedures	569
doctor visit	819
esophageal dilation	168
gastrointestinal procedures	1522
hospital care	682
inpatient care	682
lab tests	264
manometry	47
minimally invasive procedures	1481
preventive care	332
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	569
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	192

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	409
Female	634

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	823
Black	204
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	412
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	79
Less than 65	236

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	204
anastomosis	26
balloon dilation	68
catheterization	26
diagnostic procedures	560
doctor visit	709
esophageal dilation	150
gastrointestinal procedures	1240
hospital care	395
inpatient care	395
lab tests	243
manometry	46
minimally invasive procedures	1185
preventive care	217
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	560
ultrasound (sonogram)	204

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	677
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	224
85 and over	61
Less than 65	205

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	207
anastomosis	25
balloon dilation	95
catheterization	25
diagnostic procedures	745
doctor visit	884
esophageal dilation	172
gastrointestinal procedures	1491
hospital care	507
inpatient care	507
lab tests	256
manometry	33
minimally invasive procedures	1435
preventive care	214
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	733
ultrasound (sonogram)	207

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	686
Female	1112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1480
Black	288
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	734
From 75 to 84	516
85 and over	136
Less than 65	412

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	207
anastomosis	16
balloon dilation	121
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	507
doctor visit	929
esophageal dilation	150
gastrointestinal procedures	1176
hospital care	343
inpatient care	343
lab tests	206
manometry	47
minimally invasive procedures	1105
pelvic imaging	15
preventive care	172
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	490
ultrasound (sonogram)	222

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	338
Female	545

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	719
Black	146
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	371
From 75 to 84	255
85 and over	74
Less than 65	183

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	213
anastomosis	15
balloon dilation	127
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	460
doctor visit	877
esophageal dilation	127
gastrointestinal procedures	1092
hospital care	289
inpatient care	289
lab tests	158
manometry	49
minimally invasive procedures	1033
pelvic imaging	41
preventive care	167
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	460
ultrasound (sonogram)	254

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	666
Black	128
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	329
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	77
Less than 65	193

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	38
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	193
anastomosis	16
balloon dilation	147
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	436
doctor visit	940
esophageal dilation	147
gastrointestinal procedures	1098
hospital care	183
inpatient care	183
lab tests	92
manometry	74
minimally invasive procedures	982
pelvic imaging	56
preventive care	160
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	425
ultrasound (sonogram)	249

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	296
Female	472

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	624
Black	132
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	332
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	66
Less than 65	166

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	170
anastomosis	15
balloon dilation	166
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	370
doctor visit	967
esophageal dilation	166
gastrointestinal procedures	984
hospital care	216
inpatient care	216
lab tests	124
manometry	44
minimally invasive procedures	928
pelvic imaging	52
preventive care	160
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	370
ultrasound (sonogram)	222

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	297
Female	443

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	607
Black	117
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	321
From 75 to 84	203
85 and over	56
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	38
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	140
balloon dilation	92
diagnostic procedures	270
doctor visit	882
esophageal dilation	92
gastrointestinal procedures	721
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
lab tests	116
manometry	37
minimally invasive procedures	672
pelvic imaging	37
preventive care	122
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	270
ultrasound (sonogram)	177

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	361

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	490
Black	113
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	283
From 75 to 84	183
85 and over	41
Less than 65	108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	115
balloon dilation	88
diagnostic procedures	299
doctor visit	841
esophageal dilation	88
gastrointestinal procedures	671
hospital care	197
inpatient care	197
lab tests	133
manometry	17
minimally invasive procedures	668
pelvic imaging	23
preventive care	118
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	299
ultrasound (sonogram)	138

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	275
Female	345

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	99
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	288
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	43
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	121
anastomosis	11
balloon dilation	113
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	245
doctor visit	737
esophageal dilation	113
gastrointestinal procedures	593
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145
lab tests	71
minimally invasive procedures	623
pelvic imaging	28
preventive care	121
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	245
ultrasound (sonogram)	149

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	354

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	510
Black	70
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	59
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Anniston, AL were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

abdominal imaging	179
anastomosis	20
balloon dilation	105
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	450
doctor visit	888
esophageal dilation	141
gastrointestinal procedures	1082
hospital care	341
inpatient care	341
lab tests	174
manometry	43
minimally invasive procedures	1041
pelvic imaging	34
preventive care	189
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	447
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	205

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD.

**Gender**
Male	308
Female	481

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	117
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	644
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	226
85 and over	62
Less than 65	168
65 to 74	332

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James S. Hixon, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James S. Hixon, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. James S. Hixon, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia. He completed residency at Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Alabama.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Residency: Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James S. Hixon, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

RMC Health System

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$7,697 Dexilant $5,643	AMITIZA $2,038	ENTYVIO $16
Allergan Inc.	$4,609 VIBERZI $4,535	LINZESS $63	ZENPEP $11
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.	$3,014 Dexilant $2,866	ENTYVIO $148
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$2,441 XIFAXAN $1,723	Trulance $576	PLENVU $93	APRISO $22	Uceris $18	Other $8
Romark Laboratories, LC	$1,469 Alinia Tablets 500mg 12 count bottle $1,200	SUCRAID $209	Alinia for Oral Suspension $60
Other	$2,673 Gastroenterology $308	Humira $187	LINZESS $169	Trulance $159	Creon $142	Other $1,708

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$8,631
Consulting Fee	$5,251
Food and Beverage	$4,918
Travel and Lodging	$1,830
Entertainment	$1,178
Other	$94

Research Payments

Dr. James S. Hixon, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $2,950.

Biography

Dr. James Hixon is an Anniston, AL physician who specializes in gastroenterology (digestive system). He is affiliated with RMC Health System. Dr. Hixon obtained his medical school training at Medical College of Georgia and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia.