Lauren Hicks
NPI 1578195871 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Montgomery, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Hicks is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Montgomery, AL (NPI 1578195871).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578195871
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1-166907 (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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
619 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 | 231 | $88 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 89 | $10 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 51 | $24 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Streptococcus, Group a (strep)87880 | 45 | $16 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus and Influenza87428 | 38 | $67 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 29 | $60 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Azithromycin | 46 | 42 |
| Prednisone | 26 | 26 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 19 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 16 | — |
| Cefdinir | 16 | 16 |
| Ezetimibe | 14 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$176 across 10 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1015 Medical Center PkwySelma, AL 36701-6748Phone: (334) 418-5999Fax: (334) 875-5223
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-02-05
- Last updated
- 2023-02-09
- Certified
- 2023-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Hicks's NPI number?
- Lauren Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578195871, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lauren Hicks's specialty?
- Lauren Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Lauren Hicks located?
- Lauren Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 488 Saint Lukes Dr, Montgomery, AL 36117-7104.
- What is Lauren Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Hicks is (334) 288-7808.
- Does Lauren Hicks accept Medicare?
- Lauren Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lauren Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — Lauren Hicks's NPI (1578195871) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.