2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1649680695 ARNP
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ERICA HICKSON, ARNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Washington. 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
938
Medicare Part D claims · 169 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ERICA HICKSON, ARNP filed 938 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Washington, prescribing 87% generic.

938
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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.

ERICA HICKSON, ARNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

938 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

What does the federal data show about ERICA HICKSON, ARNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/30/2014

NPI 1649680695

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

938 23% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Washington

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Washington providers

Washington providers

Family Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

1. Family Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Family Nurse Practitioner share within Washington

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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.

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).

ERICA HICKSON, ARNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding ARNP credentials at 1344 WINTERGREEN LN NE, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA, 98110, with a listed phone of (206) 842-5632. NPI 1649680695 was issued on 04/30/2014. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HICKSON 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 938 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 169 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $52K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%. 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

1344 WINTERGREEN LN NE
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA 98110

Provider Details

NPI 1649680695
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials ARNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/30/2014

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where ERICA HICKSON, ARNP 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.

VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER
★★★★★ 5/5
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 500005

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

License & disciplinary context — Washington WMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~34K Washington medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ERICA HICKSON, ARNP. To verify ERICA HICKSON, ARNP's current license status, search the WMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

88
Total board actions, Washington 2023
Across 85 cases
2.59
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Washington statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
31 cases

WMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Washington disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

ERICA HICKSON, ARNP — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 938 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.

938
Total Claims
$52K
Total Drug Cost
169
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,598
Total Day Supply
42,356
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$37K
Generic Drug Cost
$15K
Opioid Claims
56 (6.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
76

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.96
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ERICA HICKSON, ARNP 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
50
Atorvastatin Calcium
37
Metoprolol Succinate
26
Gabapentin
24
Losartan Potassium
22
Pantoprazole Sodium
21
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
19
Diclofenac Sodium
17
Myrbetriq
Mirabegron
17
Tamsulosin Hcl
16

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How ERICA HICKSON, ARNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

ERICA HICKSON, ARNP's 938 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Washington

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ERICA HICKSON, ARNP's specialty?
ERICA HICKSON, ARNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Washington. Credentials: ARNP.
How much does ERICA HICKSON, ARNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ERICA HICKSON, ARNP wrote 938 Medicare Part D claims totaling $52K in drug costs for 169 beneficiaries.
Where is ERICA HICKSON, ARNP located?
ERICA HICKSON, ARNP is located at 1344 WINTERGREEN LN NE, BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WA, 98110. Phone: (206) 842-5632.
What is ERICA HICKSON, ARNP's NPI number?
ERICA HICKSON, ARNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649680695, issued on 04/30/2014.
Does ERICA HICKSON, ARNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ERICA HICKSON, ARNP's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $37K in brand drug costs.
Does ERICA HICKSON, ARNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, ERICA HICKSON, ARNP had 56 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ERICA HICKSON, ARNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ERICA HICKSON, ARNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ERICA HICKSON, ARNP accept Medicare?
ERICA HICKSON, ARNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 938 Part D claims and 169 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ERICA HICKSON, ARNP's credentials?
ERICA HICKSON, ARNP's NPI is 1649680695 with credentials ARNP. 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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