Sharon Hixenbaugh, CRNP
NPI 1679011548 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Pittsburgh, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sharon Hixenbaugh, CRNP is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Pittsburgh, PA (NPI 1679011548).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679011548
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- CRNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- CNP020400 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
9 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
99 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 | 66 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 18 | $69 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 15 | $102 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $69–$102 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 87 | 29 |
| Omeprazole | 71 | 26 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 70 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 64 | 29 |
| Lisinopril | 59 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 56 | 19 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,702 across 92 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
- 2017-02-10
- Last updated
- 2025-05-29
- Certified
- 2025-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sharon Hixenbaugh's NPI number?
- Sharon Hixenbaugh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679011548, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sharon Hixenbaugh's specialty?
- Sharon Hixenbaugh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Sharon Hixenbaugh located?
- Sharon Hixenbaugh's practice location on file with NPPES is 109 Valeview Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15235-1815.
- What is Sharon Hixenbaugh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sharon Hixenbaugh is (724) 255-6571.
- Does Sharon Hixenbaugh accept Medicare?
- Sharon Hixenbaugh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sharon Hixenbaugh's NPI active?
- Yes — Sharon Hixenbaugh's NPI (1679011548) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.