Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Howard Hicks, MD

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1073628228
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 53 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4060 4Th Ave, #615
San Diego, CA 92103
(619) 298-7135
fax (619) 298-2461

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 5, 2010
Year of graduation
1973 — 53 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G047439

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1073628228. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,038
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$82,974
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 568 123 $92
90833 Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 470 120 $65

In context: peer comparison

Among 54 peers in this city , average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 7.4× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,899
Patients
392
Total drug cost
$43,245
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Buspirone Hcl Generic 199 45 $5,241
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 197 35 $5,913
Trazodone Hcl Generic 169 43 $3,260
Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine (Dextroamphetamine/Amphetamine) Brand 159 32 $6,331
Alprazolam Generic 132 27 $1,261
Lorazepam Generic 132 22 $1,483
Venlafaxine Hcl Er (Venlafaxine Hcl) Brand 125 18 $4,103
Clonazepam Generic 123 23 $1,241
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 116 30 $4,036
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 114 18 $993

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Howard Hicks's medical specialty?
Dr. Howard Hicks practices Psychiatry Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Howard Hicks practice?
Dr. Howard Hicks practices at 4060 4Th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103. Office phone: 6192987135.
What is Dr. Howard Hicks's NPI?
Dr. Howard Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073628228, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Howard Hicks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Howard Hicks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Howard Hicks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit (HCPCS 90833). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.