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BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C

Physician Assistant in TWIN FALLS, Idaho. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Physician Assistant avg: 790
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
57.7228/100
▼ 25 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 57.7228/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,297 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

57.7228/100
MIPS score · -25 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
93%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

58 5th percentile higher than 5% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

What does the federal data show about BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/11/2017

NPI 1629588009

Primary specialty

Physician Assistant

High-volume

149,975 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,297 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 790

MIPS final score

57.7228/100 25.377199999999995% pts

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Idaho

How Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Idaho providers

Idaho providers

Physician Assistant share within Idaho

1. Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physician Assistant share within Idaho

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Physician Assistant national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
57.7228/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 57.7228/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%57.7%
MIPS final score (Physician Assistant) — 57.7228/100 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.

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BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 2392 ADDISON AVE E, TWIN FALLS, ID, 83301, with a listed phone of (307) 548-5200. NPI 1629588009 was issued on 10/11/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HICKMAN 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 1,297 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $68K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%. 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 57.7228/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 50.4052), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Physician Assistant is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 149,975 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 790 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

2392 ADDISON AVE E
TWIN FALLS, ID 83301

Provider Details

NPI 1629588009
Specialty Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/11/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

57.7228
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
50.4052
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C 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.

URGENT CARE OF IDAHO LLC
JEROME, ID

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 · Generic-heavy

BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 1,297 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.

1,297
Total Claims
$68K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,951
Total Day Supply
54,778
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$43K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K
Opioid Claims
98 (7.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
88

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.15
Gender Split
58% female / 42% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 73, 75-84: 45, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Gabapentin
79
Levothyroxine Sodium
49
Quetiapine Fumarate
42
Lisinopril
36
Pantoprazole Sodium
35
Losartan Potassium
31
Atorvastatin Calcium
30
Amlodipine Besylate
28
Azithromycin
28
Furosemide
28

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

Physician Assistant Overview

How BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C fits within the Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

149,975
Physician Assistant Providers in US
56
States with Physician Assistant
790
Avg Claims per Provider

BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C's 1,297 claims are above the specialty average of 790.

Nearby Physician Assistant Providers in Idaho

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Idaho, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HICKMAN.

Compare Physician Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C's specialty?
BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C specializes in Physician Assistant and practices in TWIN FALLS, Idaho. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C wrote 1,297 Medicare Part D claims totaling $68K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
What is BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 57.7228/100 (Quality: 50.4052). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C located?
BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C is located at 2392 ADDISON AVE E, TWIN FALLS, ID, 83301. Phone: (307) 548-5200.
What is BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C's NPI number?
BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629588009, issued on 10/11/2017.
Does BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $43K in brand drug costs.
Does BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C had 98 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%.
How many Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 149,975 Physician Assistant providers across 56 states in the US. The average Physician Assistant provider writes 790 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium, Quetiapine Fumarate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C accept Medicare?
BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,297 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C's credentials?
BRADLEY HICKMAN, PA-C's NPI is 1629588009 with credentials PA-C. 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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