Howard Hicks, MD
NPI 1073628228 · Psychiatry Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Howard Hicks, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1073628228).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073628228
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G047439 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
931 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 500 | $93 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 431 | $72 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$93 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 175 | 43 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 175 | 27 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 160 | 35 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 158 | 33 |
| Alprazolam | 137 | 24 |
| Lorazepam | 122 | 27 |
| Bupropion Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-20
- Last updated
- 2010-11-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Howard Hicks's NPI number?
- Howard Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073628228, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Howard Hicks's specialty?
- Howard Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Howard Hicks located?
- Howard Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 4060 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103.
- What is Howard Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Howard Hicks is (619) 298-7135.
- Does Howard Hicks accept Medicare?
- Howard Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Howard Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — Howard Hicks's NPI (1073628228) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-11-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.