Ruth Hickman, FNP-BC
NPI 1396382313 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lemon Grove, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Hickman, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lemon Grove, CA (NPI 1396382313).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396382313
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 7055F (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Nursing Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 389 | 57 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 192 | 35 |
| Losartan Potassium | 191 | 28 |
| Metformin Hcl | 185 | 30 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 180 | 27 |
| Icosapent Ethyl | 173 | 23 |
| Ezetimibe | 150 | 20 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$834 across 8 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
- 2019-12-09
- Last updated
- 2022-12-15
- Certified
- 2022-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Hickman's NPI number?
- Ruth Hickman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396382313, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Hickman's specialty?
- Ruth Hickman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ruth Hickman located?
- Ruth Hickman's practice location on file with NPPES is 7043 Lemonwood Ln, Lemon Grove, CA 91945-2128.
- What is Ruth Hickman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Hickman is (707) 494-5399.
- Does Ruth Hickman accept Medicare?
- Ruth Hickman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Hickman's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Hickman's NPI (1396382313) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.