Ronald Hicks, MD
NPI 1326044520 · Family Medicine Physician · Sparks, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ronald Hicks, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Sparks, NV (NPI 1326044520).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326044520
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7996 (NV)
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
731 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 | 293 | $125 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 141 | $87 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 92 | $127 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 75 | $9 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 27 | $16 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 91 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 639 | 192 |
| Losartan Potassium | 273 | 84 |
| Omeprazole | 225 | 69 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 205 | 61 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 205 | 65 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 201 | 52 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,026 across 104 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2345 E Prater WaySte 301Sparks, NV 89434-9639Phone: (775) 352-3520Fax: (775) 352-3523
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-22
- Last updated
- 2021-03-23
- Certified
- 2021-03-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ronald Hicks's NPI number?
- Ronald Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326044520, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ronald Hicks's specialty?
- Ronald Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ronald Hicks located?
- Ronald Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 5975 S Los Altos Pkwy, Sparks, NV 89436-7699.
- What is Ronald Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ronald Hicks is (775) 204-4000.
- Does Ronald Hicks accept Medicare?
- Ronald Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ronald Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — Ronald Hicks's NPI (1326044520) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.