Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Paul Sykes, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1598782922
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1985 Startown RD, Suite 102
Hickory, NC 286028307
(828) 327-4745
fax (828) 322-3569
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 9, 2014
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #93-00335
- Medicaid
- NC #8981313
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598782922. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,463
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$195,325
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 1,073 | 267 | $6 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 916 | 267 | $120 | |
G0446 |
Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual, 15 minutes | 223 | 223 | $24 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 221 | 221 | $122 | |
G0442 |
Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 196 | 196 | $17 | |
G0444 |
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | 190 | 190 | $17 | |
G0008 |
Administration of influenza virus vaccine | 107 | 105 | $29 | |
90662 |
Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free | 103 | 101 | $72 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 98 | 63 | $2 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 73 | 43 | $170 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 13 peers in Hickory Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 138. This provider delivers 25× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$87
Transactions
5
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $30.72 | |
| Organon LLC | 1 | $26.59 | |
| Dexcom, INC. | 1 | $16.81 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $13.19 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
6,404
Patients
1,705
Total drug cost
$717,203
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 730 | 195 | $8,787 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 674 | 190 | $9,039 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 658 | 157 | $9,076 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 482 | 126 | $5,629 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 478 | 132 | $8,304 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 447 | 126 | $3,002 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 380 | 109 | $11,442 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 378 | 107 | $5,884 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 354 | 96 | $3,344 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 325 | 71 | $357,926 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Paul Sykes's medical specialty?
Dr. Paul Sykes practices Family Medicine Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Paul Sykes practice?
Dr. Paul Sykes practices at 1985 Startown RD, Hickory, NC 286028307. Office phone: 8283274745.
What is Dr. Paul Sykes's NPI?
Dr. Paul Sykes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598782922, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Paul Sykes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Paul Sykes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Paul Sykes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Annual, face-to-face intensive behavioral therapy for cardiovascular disease, individual (HCPCS G0446). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.