Lauren Hicks, DNP, APRN
NPI 1770039695 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lauren Hicks, DNP, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1770039695).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770039695
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- DNP, APRN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 3010604 (KY)
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
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
302 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 | 137 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 45 | $55 |
| 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 | 26 | $14 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 5-10 Minutes99441 | 21 | $46 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 20 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 218 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 163 | 55 |
| Methenamine Hippurate | 122 | 26 |
| Finasteride | 104 | 27 |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 63 | 18 |
| Testosterone Cypionate | 49 | 12 |
| Trospium Chloridebrand: Trospium Chloride Er | 46 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$115 across 2 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
- 2016-08-31
- Last updated
- 2017-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lauren Hicks's NPI number?
- Lauren Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770039695, 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 740 S Limestone, Lexington, KY 40536-0284.
- What is Lauren Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lauren Hicks is (859) 257-3533.
- 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 (1770039695) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.