Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks, M.D.
NPI 1316023708 · Internal Medicine Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1316023708).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316023708
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4144 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
126 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 126 | $116 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $116–$116 (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 · 120 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 498 | 131 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 321 | 98 |
| Lisinopril | 240 | 64 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 218 | 70 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 195 | 49 |
| Nebivolol Hcl | 189 | 47 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 187 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$341 across 7 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-27
- Last updated
- 2019-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks's NPI number?
- Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316023708, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks's specialty?
- Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks located?
- Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 4000 Balmoral Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801-7431.
- What is Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks is (256) 533-3525.
- Does Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks accept Medicare?
- Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — Vivian Aboko-Cole Hicks's NPI (1316023708) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.