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2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1386866564 M.D.
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Neurology Physician in Baltimore, Maryland.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 19,885 in Neurology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
57
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
53%
generic claims · 47% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$141.67
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. filed 57 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Neurology Physician in Baltimore, Maryland, prescribing 53% generic.
- 57
- Part D claims, 2023
- 53%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
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.
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
57 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Neurology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
57 96% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Maryland
How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Neurology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 200 N WOLFE ST, Baltimore, MD, 21287, with a listed phone of (410) 955-7212. NPI 1386866564 was issued on 05/03/2007.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 57 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.8 million in drug spend, split 47% brand-name and 53% generic by claim count.
Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,885 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1386866564 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Neurology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 05/03/2007 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Constance Smith-Hicks, 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.
Kennedy Krieger Associates
Baltimore, MD
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$142
Largest payer
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals 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 · Above average
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. - brand share 47.0%
Neurology Physician average
47% brand-name claims vs 53% generic, on 57 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.
57
Total Claims
$1.8M
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 73
- Total Day Supply
- 2,097
- Brand vs Generic
- 47% brand / 53% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $1.8M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 39.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.09
- Age Distribution
- <65: 11, 65-74: 0, 75-84: 0, 85+: 0
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Daybue Trofinetide | 26 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 13 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Neurology Physician Overview
How Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.
19,885
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D.'s 57 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.
Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Maryland
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Smith-Hicks.
Dr. Orwa Aboud
M.D. PH.D
Baltimore, MD
Dr. Malik Adil
MD
Bethesda, MD
Dr. Busranur Agac
MD
Bethesda, MD
Dr. Gurdeep Ahluwalia
M.D.
Annapolis, MD
Dr. Ghasan Ahmad
MD
Baltimore, MD
Compare Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in Baltimore, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. wrote 57 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.8M in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. located? ▼
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. is located at 200 N WOLFE ST, Baltimore, MD, 21287. Phone: (410) 955-7212.
What is Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386866564, issued on 05/03/2007.
Does Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D.'s prescribing is 47% brand-name and 53% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.8M in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 19,885 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Daybue, Fluoxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 57 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D.'s NPI is 1386866564 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
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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