2026 NPPES data Clinical Nurse Specialist NPI 1700968518 APRN BC
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BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC

Clinical Nurse Specialist in WARWICK, Rhode Island. 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 · 62 beneficiaries · Clinical Nurse Specialist avg: 953
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$1.8K
87 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC is a Clinical Nurse Specialist ([object Object]) practicing in WARWICK, Rhode Island with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 1K claims across 62 beneficiaries — 3% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $1.8K across 87 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC filed 1,010 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across WARWICK, Rhode Island. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/20/2006

NPI 1700968518

Primary specialty

Clinical Nurse Specialist

Niche

1,708 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,010 6% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 953

Specialty distribution in Rhode Island

How Clinical Nurse Specialist compares to other specialties among Rhode Island providers

Rhode Island providers

Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Rhode Island

1. Clinical Nurse Specialist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Clinical Nurse Specialist share within Rhode Island

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Clinical Nurse Specialist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Clinical Nurse Specialist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Clinical Nurse Specialist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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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BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC is a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider practicing in WARWICK, Rhode Island, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN BC. NPI: 1700968518. 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.

BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Clinical Nurse Specialist provider holding APRN BC credentials at 300 CENTERVILLE ROAD, WARWICK, RI, 02886, with a listed phone of (401) 732-4500. NPI 1700968518 was issued on 10/20/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HICKEY 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 1,010 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 62 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $33K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% generic by claim count. 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.

Clinical Nurse Specialist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,708 enrolled providers across 49 states and an average of 953 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

300 CENTERVILLE ROAD
WARWICK, RI 02886

Provider Details

NPI 1700968518
Specialty Clinical Nurse Specialist
Credentials APRN BC
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/20/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.8K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 1,010 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.

1,010
Total Claims
$33K
Total Drug Cost
62
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,356
Total Day Supply
40,599
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$7K
Generic Drug Cost
$26K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.78
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male
Age Distribution
<65: 20, 65-74: 33, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Alprazolam
171
Clonazepam
97
Escitalopram Oxalate
89
Sertraline Hcl
68
Lorazepam
50
Trazodone Hcl
44
Paroxetine Hcl
37
Zolpidem Tartrate
33
Bupropion Hcl Sr
Bupropion Hcl
31
Citalopram Hbr
Citalopram Hydrobromide
31

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

Clinical Nurse Specialist Overview

How BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC fits within the Clinical Nurse Specialist landscape nationally.

1,708
Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in US
49
States with Clinical Nurse Specialist
953
Avg Claims per Provider

BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC's 1,010 claims are above the specialty average of 953.

Nearby Clinical Nurse Specialist Providers in Rhode Island

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Rhode Island, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HICKEY.

Compare Clinical Nurse Specialist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC's specialty?
BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC specializes in Clinical Nurse Specialist and practices in WARWICK, Rhode Island. Credentials: APRN BC.
How much does BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC wrote 1,010 Medicare Part D claims totaling $33K in drug costs for 62 beneficiaries.
Where is BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC located?
BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC is located at 300 CENTERVILLE ROAD, WARWICK, RI, 02886. Phone: (401) 732-4500.
What is BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC's NPI number?
BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700968518, issued on 10/20/2006.
Does BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $7K in brand drug costs.
How many Clinical Nurse Specialist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,708 Clinical Nurse Specialist providers across 49 states in the US. The average Clinical Nurse Specialist provider writes 953 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Alprazolam, Clonazepam, Escitalopram Oxalate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC accept Medicare?
BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,010 Part D claims and 62 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC's credentials?
BRIAN HICKEY, APRN BC's NPI is 1700968518 with credentials APRN BC. 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.
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.

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

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