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Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD

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Specializes in: Neurology (Brain & Spinal Cord Disease)
Tian Jin Medical University
Professional interests include: hemorrhagic stroke, stroke, ischemic stroke, and more.
3948 TEAYS VALLEY ROAD
HURRICANE, WV 25526

Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD is a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Tian Jin Medical University. Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD is affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC.

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3948 TEAYS VALLEY ROAD
HURRICANE, WV 25526
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Hemorrhagic Stroke

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain suddenly ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage. Hemorrhagic strokes are less common than ischemic strokes, and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Hemorrhagic strokes are particularly dangerous, as they may go undetected. For example, someone who forcefully hits his head may simply ice his wound and not seek medical treatment, unaware that blood is leaking into his brain from a ruptured vessel. When blood leaks into the brain, the blood gathers and begins to compress the brain tissue. At the same time, the damaged vessel does not deliver blood as it normally does. Since the brain cannot function without a steady supply of blood oxygen and nutrients, the brain begins to die and may cease functioning. Hemorrhagic strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, and physical functioning and may even cause death.

Certain risk factors may increase one's likelihood for developing a hemorrhagic stroke:

  • High blood pressure
  • Bleeding disorders (such as hemophilia)
  • Blood vessel abnormalities
  • Brain tumor
  • Liver disease
  • Drug abuse

There are two types of hemorrhagic stroke: intracranial hemorrhage stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke. Intracranial hemorrhages cause bleeding inside of the brain, while subarachnoid hemorrhages happen when bleeding occurs in the region between the brain membrane and the brain. Both types of hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment, which can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of hemorrhagic stroke include:

  • Fever
  • Disorientation or confusion
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Difficulty walking
  • Impaired vision
  • Weakness in the face, legs, or arms
  • Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment generally begins immediately if a stroke is detected.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges) rupture, surgery might be performed to stem the bleeding. Another treatment is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) is used to place a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. A similar technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Hemorrhagic stroke patients who may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from a neurologist, who can develop individual treatment plans, and rehabilitation psychologists who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, rehabilitation from hemorrhagic stroke can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of hemorrhagic stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately, since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate hemorrhagic stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Ischemic Stroke

Ischemic stroke is the more common form of stroke and occurs when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Ischemic strokes are caused by blood clots or by built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) in the arteries and are dangerous medical events that require immediate treatment.

Ischemic strokes are severe because it restricts blood flow and an inadequate blood supply damages the brain, which cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients. Ischemic strokes may alter appearance by leaving one side of the face paralyzed, also affecting speech and communication. Additionally, ischemic strokes can result in impaired movement, cognitive ability, and can impede important physical functions like walking.

The main cause of ischemic stroke is from plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol) accumulating in blood vessels. Plaque causes atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden with cholesterol, fat, and calcium, causing damage to the endothelium (inner layer of cells in the arteries), which in turn restricts blood flow. At some point, a large blockage of plaque or bits of broken up plaque may result in an ischemic stroke.

People who are older are more likely to have ischemic strokes due to accumulated plaque. Additionally, certain repeated behaviors are associated with an increased risk of ischemic stroke. These behaviors include:

  • Smoking
  • High fat diet
  • Lack of exercise
  • High salt diet
  • Alcohol abuse

Conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, and high levels of cholesterol and lipids are also known to be correlated with ischemic strokes. If possible, people are advised to avoid modifiable risk factors (factors one can change themselves) such as smoking and lack of exercise by keeping an active lifestyle and a healthy diet.

Signs of stroke include:

  • Disorientation or confusion
  • Difficulty speaking
  • Difficulty walking
  • Impaired vision
  • Weakness in the face, legs, or arms
  • Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Hospital treatment generally begins immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed using a catheter (thin needle) to the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Ischemic stroke patients who have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brain was obstructed may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, ischemic stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of ischemic stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate ischemic stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

  • Heart disease
  • Older age
  • Smoking
  • Diabetes
  • High blood pressure
  • High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2024

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

Top 5%

By Affordability:

comatose EEG
diagnostic procedures
electrodiagnostic testing
electroencephalography
electrophysiological study
nerve conduction studies
routine EEG
sleep-only EEG

In 2024, Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD had a list price for comatose EEG, diagnostic procedures, electrodiagnostic testing, electroencephalography (EEG), electrophysiological (EP) study, nerve conduction studies (NCS), routine EEG, and sleep-only EEG that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within West Virginia. 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. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2012 were diagnostic procedures, lab tests, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 141
diagnostic procedures 432
doctor visit 766
electroencephalography (EEG) 53
hospital care 212
inpatient care 212
lab tests 265
thyroid function tests 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 94
diagnostic procedures 47
doctor visit 842
electroencephalography (EEG) 70
hospital care 247
inpatient care 247
lab tests 145
thyroid function tests 11

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 223
Female 316
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 478
Black 0
Hispanic 44
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 156
From 75 to 84 152
85 and over 57
Less than 65 174

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2013

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 20
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 12
Diabetes 28
Dementia 22
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw 52
diagnostic procedures 36
doctor visit 729
electroencephalography (EEG) 50
hospital care 143
inpatient care 143
lab tests 71

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 211
Female 297
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 442
Black 0
Hispanic 48
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 150
From 75 to 84 138
85 and over 65
Less than 65 155

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2014

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 14
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 7
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 26
Dementia 22
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 377
electroencephalography (EEG) 12
hospital care 16
inpatient care 16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 288
Female 324
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 574
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 216
From 75 to 84 150
85 and over 50
Less than 65 196

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2015

Hypertension 64
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 18
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 35
Dementia 18
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2016 were electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 31
doctor visit 503
electroencephalography (EEG) 36

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 139
Female 199
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 326
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 104
From 75 to 84 76
85 and over 38
Less than 65 120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2016

Hypertension 67
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 37
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 30
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 37
Dementia 24
Cancer 7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2017 were electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 500
electroencephalography (EEG) 21

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 159
Female 201
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 344
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 109
From 75 to 84 95
85 and over 31
Less than 65 125

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2017

Hypertension 66
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 13
Ischemic Heart Disease 39
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 31
Dementia 28
Cancer 6

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 12
doctor visit 455
electroencephalography (EEG) 18
hospital care 24
inpatient care 24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 159
Female 189
Age
From 65 to 74 117
From 75 to 84 83
85 and over 41
Less than 65 107

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2018

Hypertension 71
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 19
Ischemic Heart Disease 38
Depression 45
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 8
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 32
Dementia 32
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 20
doctor visit 333
electroencephalography (EEG) 15
hospital care 23
inpatient care 23

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 130
Female 152
Age
From 65 to 74 95
From 75 to 84 69
85 and over 35
Less than 65 83

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2019

Hypertension 68
High Cholesterol 54
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 10
Osteoperosis 6
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 17
Diabetes 32
Dementia 31
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2020 were diagnostic procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 49
doctor visit 282
hospital care 11
inpatient care 11

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 129
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 254
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 106
From 75 to 84 63
85 and over 24
Less than 65 72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2020

Hypertension 62
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 31
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 33
Dementia 27
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, electroencephalography (EEG) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 13
doctor visit 233
electroencephalography (EEG) 14
hospital care 28
inpatient care 28

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 92
Female 131
Age
From 65 to 74 91
From 75 to 84 58
85 and over 21
Less than 65 53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2021

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 70
Stroke 12
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 42
Chronic Kidney Disease 40
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 19
Diabetes 37
Dementia 30
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 304
hospital care 85
inpatient care 85

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 110
Female 122
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 28
Less than 65 41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2022

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 26
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 35
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 25
Heart Failure 22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 40
Dementia 24
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 25
doctor visit 175
hospital care 53
inpatient care 53

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 86
Female 88
Age
From 65 to 74 69
From 75 to 84 57
85 and over 14
Less than 65 34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2023

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 24
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 32
Asthma 12
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 26
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 22
Diabetes 43
Dementia 22
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care, diagnostic procedures and electroencephalography (EEG).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 11
doctor visit 217
electroencephalography (EEG) 11
hospital care 56
inpatient care 56

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 82
Female 100
Age
From 65 to 74 64
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 27
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD in 2024

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 23
Ischemic Heart Disease 43
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 39
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 21
Heart Failure 23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 44
Dementia 24
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated as a neurologist in HURRICANE, WV were lab tests, blood draw, hospital care and inpatient care.

blood draw 95
diagnostic procedures 62
doctor visit 439
electroencephalography (EEG) 30
hospital care 81
inpatient care 81
lab tests 160
thyroid function tests 12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD.

Gender
Male 139
Female 173
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 186
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 7
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 82
85 and over 33
Less than 65 91
65 to 74 105

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 61
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 27
Asthma 10
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 18
Diabetes 32
Atrial Fibrillation 12
Cancer 8
Dementia 23

Education & Training

Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD graduated from Tian Jin Medical University. She completed residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. She has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: Tian Jin Medical University

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Vandalia Health CAMC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
AbbVie Inc. $3,311 UBRELVY
$2,089 		QULIPTA
$1,210 		BOTOX
$11
Cyberonics, Inc. $1,256 VNS Therapy
$1,256
Pfizer Inc. $323 ZAVZPRET
$280 		NURTEC ODT
$42
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. $228 NURTEC ODT
$228
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $200 ULTOMIRIS
$200
Other $562 Briviact
$113 		Gilenya
$79 		ZEPOSIA
$34 		BOTOX
$31 		REXULTI
$31 		Other
$275
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $4,549
Travel and Lodging $1,075
Education $255

Research Payments

Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman, MD has received 6 research payments totaling $3,614.

Biography

Dr. Xiaomei Gao-Hickman is a specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She works in Hurricane, WV. In addition to English, Dr. Gao-Hickman speaks Chinese. She has indicated that her clinical interests include transient ischemic attack (TIA), hemorrhagic stroke, and ischemic stroke. She is affiliated with Vandalia Health CAMC. Her education and training includes medical school at Tian Jin Medical University and residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and Ohio State University Medical Center. Dr. Gao-Hickman welcomes new patients at her office inHURRICANE, WV as reported by Doctor.com.

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