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Dr. John Hicks, MD

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Specialist · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Myrtle Beach, SC

  • NPI 1528017951
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5046 Highway 17 Byp S, Suite 100
Myrtle Beach, SC 295884503
(843) 293-5100
fax (843) 293-5101

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 27, 2014
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
South Carolina #14089
Medicaid (2)
SC #140895 · SC #GP0749

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528017951. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
11,023
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,114,505
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 2,036 828 $120
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 1,561 907 $13
J2785 Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg 888 222 $56
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 818 386 $168
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 732 649 $181
A9500 Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose 586 293 $108
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 454 182 $20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 419 343 $84
G2066 Interrogation device evaluation(s), (remote) up to 30 days; implantable cardiovascular physiologic monitor system, implantable loop recorder system, or subcutaneous cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote data acquisition(s), receipt of transmissions and tec 417 89 $44
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 352 140 $28

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Myrtle Beach Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 260. This provider delivers 42× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$84
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $28.97
CVRx, INC. 1 $28.43
Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals International, Plc 1 $26.42

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$84

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
4,300
Patients
1,560
Total drug cost
$955,539
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Losartan Potassium Generic 684 242 $11,462
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 555 208 $5,116
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 492 144 $641,451
Furosemide Generic 344 132 $2,727
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 307 114 $8,442
Carvedilol Generic 239 84 $3,175
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 238 87 $1,884
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 238 95 $934
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 211 72 $2,872
Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Brand 191 58 $247,677

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. John Hicks's medical specialty?
Dr. John Hicks practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Myrtle Beach, SC.
Where does Dr. John Hicks practice?
Dr. John Hicks practices at 5046 Highway 17 Byp S, Myrtle Beach, SC 295884503. Office phone: 8432935100.
What is Dr. John Hicks's NPI?
Dr. John Hicks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528017951, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. John Hicks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. John Hicks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. John Hicks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2785). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.