John Hicks, MD
NPI 1528017951 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Myrtle Beach, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Hicks, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Myrtle Beach, SC (NPI 1528017951).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528017951
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 14089 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
9,926 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 | 2,242 | $120 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 1,714 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 740 | $180 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 717 | $170 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9500 | 514 | $109 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System Or Implantable Defibrillator System, Remote Up to 90 Days |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 774 | 269 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 592 | 159 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 590 | 202 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 408 | 149 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 306 | 116 |
| Carvedilol | 274 | 96 |
| Bumetanide | 273 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$84 across 3 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
- 2006-05-10
- Last updated
- 2014-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Hicks's NPI number?
- John Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528017951, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Hicks's specialty?
- John Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Hicks located?
- John Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 5046 Highway 17 Byp S, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588-4503.
- What is John Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Hicks is (843) 293-5100.
- Does John Hicks accept Medicare?
- John Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — John Hicks's NPI (1528017951) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.