2026 NPPES data Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician NPI 1720320823 MD
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Katherine Hicks, MD

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician in Greenville, South Carolina. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 574 in Pediatric Otolaryngology 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
79
Medicare Part D claims · 17 beneficiaries · Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician avg: 313
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Katherine Hicks, MD filed 79 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician in Greenville, South Carolina.

79
Part D claims, 2023

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Katherine Hicks, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

79 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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. 2K+: 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)

Katherine Hicks, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Katherine Hicks, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/27/2013

NPI 1720320823

Primary specialty

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician

Niche

574 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

79 75% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 313

Specialty distribution in South Carolina

How Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician compares to other specialties among South Carolina providers

South Carolina providers

Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state providers)

Pharmacist - 6.2%Pharmacist6.2%Mental Health Counselor - 5.1%Mental Health Counselor5.1%Family Nurse Practitioner - 4.6%Family Nurse Practitioner4.6%Physical Therapist - 4.5%Physical Therapist4.5%Behavior Technician - 3.8%Behavior Technician3.8%Speech-Language Pathologist - 3.7%Speech-Language Pathologist3.7%Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician - 0%Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician0%
Largest specialties in South Carolina (% of in-state 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 Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician. Verify directly:

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).

Katherine Hicks, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 107 MILLS AVE, Greenville, SC, 29605, with a listed phone of (864) 990-4240. NPI 1720320823 was issued on 03/27/2013. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Hicks 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 79 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 17 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.0%. 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.

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 574 enrolled providers across 43 states and an average of 313 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

107 MILLS AVE
Greenville, SC 29605

Provider Details

NPI 1720320823
Specialty Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/27/2013

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

79
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
17
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
79
Total Day Supply
749
Generic Drug Cost
$1K
Opioid Claims
15 (19.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.83

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Katherine Hicks, MD 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
Cephalexin
15
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
13
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
12

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

Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Overview

How Katherine Hicks, MD fits within the Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician landscape nationally.

574
Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Providers in US
43
States with Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician
313
Avg Claims per Provider

Katherine Hicks, MD's 79 claims are below the specialty average of 313.

Nearby Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician Providers in South Carolina

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

Compare Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the South Carolina medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Katherine Hicks, MD's specialty?
Katherine Hicks, MD specializes in Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician and practices in Greenville, South Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does Katherine Hicks, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Katherine Hicks, MD wrote 79 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 17 beneficiaries.
Where is Katherine Hicks, MD located?
Katherine Hicks, MD is located at 107 MILLS AVE, Greenville, SC, 29605. Phone: (864) 990-4240.
What is Katherine Hicks, MD's NPI number?
Katherine Hicks, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720320823, issued on 03/27/2013.
Does Katherine Hicks, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, Katherine Hicks, MD had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 19.0%.
How many Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 574 Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician providers across 43 states in the US. The average Pediatric Otolaryngology Physician provider writes 313 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Katherine Hicks, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Katherine Hicks, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cephalexin, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ondansetron Odt. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Katherine Hicks, MD accept Medicare?
Katherine Hicks, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 79 Part D claims and 17 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Katherine Hicks, MD's credentials?
Katherine Hicks, MD's NPI is 1720320823 with credentials MD. 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.

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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.