Stephen Hickner, MD
NPI 1881191658 · Psychiatry Physician · Allendale, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Hickner, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Allendale, MI (NPI 1881191658).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881191658
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
45 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 | 34 | $122 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 11 | $188 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $122–$188 (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 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 108 | 19 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 95 | 17 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 93 | 16 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 86 | 21 |
| Risperidone | 72 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 68 | 14 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$135 across 1 record (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)
- 2917 Port Sheldon StHudsonville, MI 49426-9314Phone: (616) 252-5437
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-09
- Last updated
- 2022-10-24
- Certified
- 2022-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Hickner's NPI number?
- Stephen Hickner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881191658, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Hickner's specialty?
- Stephen Hickner is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Stephen Hickner located?
- Stephen Hickner's practice location on file with NPPES is Allendale Health Center, Allendale, MI 49401.
- What is Stephen Hickner's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Hickner is (616) 252-3900.
- Does Stephen Hickner accept Medicare?
- Stephen Hickner is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Hickner's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Hickner's NPI (1881191658) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.