Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Melissa Hicks, MD
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Asheville, NC
- NPI 1821059593
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 92.1 / 100 · 2023
- 42 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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123 Hendersonville RD
Asheville, NC 28803
(828) 257-4730
fax (828) 257-4738 - Mailing address
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119 Hendersonville RD
Asheville, NC 288032868
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 30, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1984 — 42 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #29591
- Medicaid
- NC #1821059593
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821059593. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
119
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$10,401
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 70 | 25 | $77 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 21 | 21 | $78 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 15 | 11 | $116 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 13 | 13 | $126 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 50 peers in Asheville Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 104. This provider delivers 1.1× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,271
Patients
262
Total drug cost
$18,590
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 169 | 31 | $2,004 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 125 | 16 | $3,892 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 112 | 26 | $1,387 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 101 | 18 | $1,643 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 86 | 18 | $518 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 85 | 17 | $1,163 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 81 | 19 | $664 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 75 | 19 | $1,923 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 72 | 19 | $922 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 67 | 16 | $696 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Melissa Hicks's medical specialty?
Dr. Melissa Hicks practices Family Medicine Physician in Asheville, NC.
Where does Dr. Melissa Hicks practice?
Dr. Melissa Hicks practices at 123 Hendersonville RD, Asheville, NC 28803. Office phone: 8282574730.
What is Dr. Melissa Hicks's NPI?
Dr. Melissa Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821059593, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Melissa Hicks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Melissa Hicks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Melissa Hicks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.