David Hicks, MD
NPI 1538474317 · Anesthesiology Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
David Hicks, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1538474317).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538474317
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45207 (KY)
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
15 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
321 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 35 | $60 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 33 | $135 |
| Anesthesia for Other Closed Procedure on Chest00520 | 28 | $113 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Anus and Rectum00902 | 28 | $70 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 26 | $66 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Urinary System Through Urethra00910 | 23 | $69 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17 across 1 record (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
- 2010-08-17
- Last updated
- 2019-08-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is David Hicks's NPI number?
- David Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538474317, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is David Hicks's specialty?
- David Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is David Hicks located?
- David Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 1850 Bluegrass Ave, Louisville, KY 40215-1161.
- What is David Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for David Hicks is (502) 361-6617.
- Does David Hicks accept Medicare?
- David Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is David Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — David Hicks's NPI (1538474317) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.