Melissa Hicks, MD
NPI 1821059593 · Family Medicine Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Melissa Hicks, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1821059593).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821059593
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 29591 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 86 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 145 | 19 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 133 | 30 |
| Omeprazole | 101 | 19 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 94 | 22 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 92 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 91 | 27 |
| Famotidine | 87 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2018-05-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Melissa Hicks's NPI number?
- Melissa Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821059593, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Melissa Hicks's specialty?
- Melissa Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Melissa Hicks located?
- Melissa Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 123 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803.
- What is Melissa Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Melissa Hicks is (828) 257-4730.
- Does Melissa Hicks accept Medicare?
- Melissa Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Melissa Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — Melissa Hicks's NPI (1821059593) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-05-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.