Sonya Hicks, NP
NPI 1427571389 · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner · Cullman, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sonya Hicks, NP is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider in Cullman, AL (NPI 1427571389).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1427571389
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gerontology Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 2017003746 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
1,064 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 690 | $83 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 45 Minutes99310 | 115 | $119 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes99316 | 96 | $102 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 94 | $58 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99315 | 43 | $63 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 85 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 345 | 99 |
| Potassium Chloride | 270 | 91 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 240 | 52 |
| Lisinopril | 180 | 48 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 145 | 45 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 144 | 59 |
| Carvedilol | 90 | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$658 across 4 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
- 2017-07-24
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sonya Hicks's NPI number?
- Sonya Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427571389, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sonya Hicks's specialty?
- Sonya Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sonya Hicks located?
- Sonya Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 1705 Main Ave Sw Ste B, Cullman, AL 35055-7207.
- What is Sonya Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sonya Hicks is (256) 739-0455.
- Does Sonya Hicks accept Medicare?
- Sonya Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sonya Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — Sonya Hicks's NPI (1427571389) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.