Deborah Hicks, FNP-C
NPI 1891188850 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Deborah Hicks, FNP-C is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1891188850).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1891188850
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- FNP-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A092401 (IA)
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
11 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
962 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 | 406 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 198 | $71 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 191 | $61 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 149 | $192 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 18 | $128 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$192 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 1,694 | 191 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 1,482 | 188 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 617 | 69 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 456 | 51 |
| Gabapentin | 444 | 69 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 387 | 62 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$964 across 31 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
- 2015-03-13
- Last updated
- 2023-04-17
- Certified
- 2023-04-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Deborah Hicks's NPI number?
- Deborah Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891188850, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Deborah Hicks's specialty?
- Deborah Hicks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Deborah Hicks located?
- Deborah Hicks's practice location on file with NPPES is 2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, NC 28602-8809.
- What is Deborah Hicks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Deborah Hicks is (828) 324-2800.
- Does Deborah Hicks accept Medicare?
- Deborah Hicks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Deborah Hicks's NPI active?
- Yes — Deborah Hicks's NPI (1891188850) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.