Gavin Hickey, MD
NPI 1396939328 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gavin Hickey, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1396939328).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1396939328
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD436803 (PA)
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
18 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
925 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anticoagulant Management of Patient Taking Warfarin93793 | 607 | $11 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 124 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 65 | $121 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 59 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $90 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 63 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 521 | 157 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 320 | 84 |
| Furosemide | 278 | 83 |
| Bumetanide | 278 | 92 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 248 | 81 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 230 | 57 |
| Warfarin Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,024 across 22 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
- 2007-09-03
- Last updated
- 2024-01-17
- Certified
- 2024-01-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gavin Hickey's NPI number?
- Gavin Hickey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396939328, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gavin Hickey's specialty?
- Gavin Hickey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gavin Hickey located?
- Gavin Hickey's practice location on file with NPPES is Upmc Heart and Vascular Institute, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2536.
- What is Gavin Hickey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gavin Hickey is (412) 647-2345.
- Does Gavin Hickey accept Medicare?
- Gavin Hickey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gavin Hickey's NPI active?
- Yes — Gavin Hickey's NPI (1396939328) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.