Wesley L Hicks, MD

Otolaryngology

Wesley L Hicks is an Otolaryngology specialist based in Buffalo, NY with over 42 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.

(716) 845-2300Buffalo, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

Patients across NY can see Wesley L Hicks, MD in person in Buffalo or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (class of 1984), he has been practicing for over 42 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 95 Otolaryngology providers in NYSee all Otolaryngology in Buffalo42+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1924dNPPES updated 2021-02-15 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at New York State Board for Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Elm and Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263-0001

Fax: (716) 845-3061
Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
49%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
29%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Cancer
29%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Anxiety Disorders
28%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Asthma
26%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

Mood Disorders
25%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1984

    State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 14, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 42 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

OtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

Taxonomy: 207Y00000X

Education & Training

State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine (Class of 1984)

Virtual Otolaryngology Care With Wesley L Hicks

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Wesley L Hicks for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Buffalo required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Wesley L Hicks

NPI records show Dr. Hicks as active with telehealth listed in Buffalo, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (716) 845-2300.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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