Richard Hicks, MD
NPI 1245264308 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Springfield, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Hicks, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Springfield, MA (NPI 1245264308).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245264308
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 056979 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
757 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Head With Contrast70496 | 217 | $81 |
| Ct Scan of Blood Vessels of Neck With Contrast70498 | 214 | $78 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 108 | $69 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 85 | $107 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 38 | $69 |
| Mri Scan of Upper Spinal Canal Without Contrast72141 | 24 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Hicks's NPI number?
- Richard Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245264308, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Hicks's specialty?
- Richard Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Hicks located?
- Richard Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA 01107-1619.
- What is Richard Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Hicks is (413) 827-7426.
- Does Richard Hicks accept Medicare?
- Richard Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Hicks's NPI (1245264308) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.