2026 NPPES data Vascular Surgery Physician NPI 1699032243 M.D.
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ANDREW STICCO, M.D.

Vascular Surgery Physician in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
121
Medicare Part D claims · 52 beneficiaries · Vascular Surgery Physician avg: 205
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
93.5111/100
▲ 10 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: ANDREW STICCO, M.D. is a Vascular Surgery Physician ([object Object]) practicing in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 121 claims across 52 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5111/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: ANDREW STICCO, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 93.5111 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 121 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

ANDREW STICCO, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

ANDREW STICCO, M.D. at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/20/2012

NPI 1699032243

Primary specialty

Vascular Surgery Physician

Niche

4,215 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

121 41% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 205

MIPS final score

93.5111/100 10.411100000000005% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Vascular Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Vascular Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

1. Vascular Surgery Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Vascular Surgery Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

ANDREW STICCO, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Vascular Surgery Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
93.5111/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Vascular Surgery Physician) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%93.5%
MIPS final score (Vascular Surgery Physician) — 93.5111/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANDREW STICCO, M.D. is a Vascular Surgery Physician provider practicing in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1699032243. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

ANDREW STICCO, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Vascular Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 709 N JUSTICE ST STE A, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28791, with a listed phone of (828) 693-8019. NPI 1699032243 was issued on 04/20/2012. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what STICCO most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 121 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 52 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 93.5111/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 84.2392), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Vascular Surgery Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,215 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 205 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

709 N JUSTICE ST STE A
HENDERSONVILLE, NC 28791

Provider Details

NPI 1699032243
Specialty Vascular Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/20/2012

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

93.5111
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
84.2392
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ANDREW STICCO, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

HENDERSON COUNTY HOSPITAL CORPORATION
HENDERSONVILLE, NC

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ANDREW STICCO, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 121 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

121
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
52
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
246
Total Day Supply
6,677
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$16K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
13 (10.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.52
Gender Split
44% female / 56% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel Bisulfate
63
Xarelto
Rivaroxaban
17

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Vascular Surgery Physician Overview

How ANDREW STICCO, M.D. fits within the Vascular Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

4,215
Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in US
53
States with Vascular Surgery Physician
205
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW STICCO, M.D.'s 121 claims are below the specialty average of 205.

Nearby Vascular Surgery Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as STICCO.

Compare Vascular Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW STICCO, M.D.'s specialty?
ANDREW STICCO, M.D. specializes in Vascular Surgery Physician and practices in HENDERSONVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANDREW STICCO, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW STICCO, M.D. wrote 121 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 52 beneficiaries.
What is ANDREW STICCO, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
ANDREW STICCO, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 93.5111/100 (Quality: 84.2392). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is ANDREW STICCO, M.D. located?
ANDREW STICCO, M.D. is located at 709 N JUSTICE ST STE A, HENDERSONVILLE, NC, 28791. Phone: (828) 693-8019.
What is ANDREW STICCO, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANDREW STICCO, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699032243, issued on 04/20/2012.
Does ANDREW STICCO, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW STICCO, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $16K in brand drug costs.
Does ANDREW STICCO, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, ANDREW STICCO, M.D. had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.7%.
How many Vascular Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,215 Vascular Surgery Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Vascular Surgery Physician provider writes 205 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW STICCO, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW STICCO, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Xarelto. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW STICCO, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANDREW STICCO, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 121 Part D claims and 52 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW STICCO, M.D.'s credentials?
ANDREW STICCO, M.D.'s NPI is 1699032243 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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