Kenneth Hicks, MD
NPI 1871573196 · Internal Medicine Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kenneth Hicks, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1871573196).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871573196
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD0000011486 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
87 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $84 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 27 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $84–$119 (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 · 56 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 307 | 87 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 205 | 59 |
| Losartan Potassium | 147 | 41 |
| Metformin Hcl | 113 | 32 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 98 | 28 |
| Glipizide | 83 | 26 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 81 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-01-20
- Last updated
- 2013-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kenneth Hicks's NPI number?
- Kenneth Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871573196, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kenneth Hicks's specialty?
- Kenneth Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kenneth Hicks located?
- Kenneth Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 1100 Kermit Dr, Nashville, TN 37217-2121.
- What is Kenneth Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kenneth Hicks is (615) 361-6953.
- Does Kenneth Hicks accept Medicare?
- Kenneth Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kenneth Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — Kenneth Hicks's NPI (1871573196) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.