Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Deborah Hicks, FNP-C
Family Nurse Practitioner (CMS: Nurse Practitioner) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1891188850
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 88.4 / 100 · 2023
- 12 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2165 Medical Park Dr
Hickory, NC 286028809
(828) 324-2800
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2015 — 11 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 17, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 2014 — 12 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363LF0000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Iowa #A092401
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1891188850. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,062
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$100,941
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 582 | 145 | $73 | |
80307 |
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers | 182 | 108 | $61 | |
G0482 |
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/ms | 175 | 106 | $195 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 92 | 79 | $103 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 31 | 31 | $129 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 26 peers in Hickory Family Nurse Practitioner, average services per provider: 99. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$964
Transactions
31
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forte Bio-Pharma LLC | 20 | $546.68 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 7 | $345.18 | |
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $33.42 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $20.29 | |
| Pacira Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $18.03 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
6,052
Patients
881
Total drug cost
$744,715
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 1,593 | 196 | $454,018 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 1,394 | 194 | $42,254 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 620 | 87 | $13,193 |
| Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 471 | 47 | $15,783 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 381 | 72 | $5,189 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 349 | 61 | $5,524 |
| Xtampza ER (Oxycodone Myristate) | Brand | 277 | 38 | $189,696 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 237 | 47 | $1,872 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 222 | 35 | $5,455 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 112 | 18 | $1,305 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Deborah Hicks's medical specialty?
Dr. Deborah Hicks practices Family Nurse Practitioner in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Deborah Hicks practice?
Dr. Deborah Hicks practices at 2165 Medical Park Dr, Hickory, NC 286028809. Office phone: 8283242800.
What is Dr. Deborah Hicks's NPI?
Dr. Deborah Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891188850, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Deborah Hicks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Deborah Hicks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Deborah Hicks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers (HCPCS 80307); 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/ms (HCPCS G0482). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.