Cory Hicks, MD
NPI 1588863450 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Cory Hicks, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1588863450).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588863450
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- BP10027616 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
18 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
1,952 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 | 299 | $120 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 297 | $36 |
| Test for Exercise-Induced Lung Stress94618 | 247 | $32 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 203 | $51 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 195 | $51 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 1,070 | 359 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 509 | 83 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 345 | 71 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 230 | 40 |
| Fluticasone Furoatebrand: Arnuity Ellipta | 192 | 47 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 179 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$372 across 12 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)
- 4273 Montgomery Blvd NeSuite 200 EAlbuquerque, NM 87109-6748Phone: (505) 821-5992Fax: (505) 821-6692
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-12
- Last updated
- 2020-05-15
- Certified
- 2020-05-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cory Hicks's NPI number?
- Cory Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588863450, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Cory Hicks's specialty?
- Cory Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Cory Hicks located?
- Cory Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 4901 Lang Ave Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87109-4495.
- What is Cory Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Cory Hicks is (505) 842-8171.
- Does Cory Hicks accept Medicare?
- Cory Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Cory Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — Cory Hicks's NPI (1588863450) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.