Saundra Hickson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
NPI 1922755479 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Cape Girardeau, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saundra Hickson, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Cape Girardeau, MO (NPI 1922755479).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922755479
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2022007580 (MO)
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
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
490 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 402 | $100 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 47 | $61 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 26 | $146 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 | 15 | $70 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$146 (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 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buspirone Hcl | 64 | 13 |
| Prednisone | 50 | 31 |
| Azithromycin | 42 | 16 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 41 | 25 |
| Furosemide | 41 | 11 |
| Potassium Chloride | 40 | — |
| Montelukast Sodium | 34 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$41 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 (2)
- 1003 State Route 25 NBloomfield, MO 63825-9382Phone: (573) 568-3686
- 1200 N One Mile RdDexter, MO 63841-1015Phone: (573) 624-7575
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-03-04
- Last updated
- 2026-03-06
- Certified
- 2026-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saundra Hickson's NPI number?
- Saundra Hickson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922755479, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saundra Hickson's specialty?
- Saundra Hickson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Saundra Hickson located?
- Saundra Hickson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-5230.
- What is Saundra Hickson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saundra Hickson is (573) 334-4822.
- Does Saundra Hickson accept Medicare?
- Saundra Hickson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saundra Hickson's NPI active?
- Yes — Saundra Hickson's NPI (1922755479) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.