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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1780918037 FNP-C
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Chino Valley, Arizona.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 458 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
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
Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C filed 5,837 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Chino Valley, Arizona, prescribing 86% generic.
- 6K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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.
Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
5,837 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
What does the federal data show about Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
5,837 378% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Arizona
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Arizona providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding FNP-C credentials at 474 N HWY 89, Chino Valley, AZ, 86323, with a listed phone of (928) 636-5680. NPI 1780918037 was issued on 09/18/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,837 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 458 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $697K in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 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.
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Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780918037 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | FNP-C |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 09/18/2009 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-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.
Yavapai Regional Medical Center Physician Care LLC
Chino Valley, AZ
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 · Typical
Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C - brand share 13.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
13% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 5,837 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.
5,837
Total Claims
$697K
Total Drug Cost
458
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 13,410
- Total Day Supply
- 390,738
- Brand vs Generic
- 13% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $581K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $112K
- Opioid Claims
- 119 (2.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 163
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.99
- Gender Split
- 69% female / 31% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 34, 65-74: 246, 75-84: 154, 85+: 24
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
401 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
330 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
226 claims
- Lisinopril
Lisinopril
223 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
179 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
174 claims
- Metformin Hcl 153
Metformin Hcl
153 claims
- Simvastatin 146
Simvastatin
146 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 401 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 330 |
| Losartan Potassium | 226 |
| Lisinopril | 223 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 179 |
| Gabapentin | 174 |
| Metformin Hcl | 153 |
| Simvastatin | 146 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 130 |
| Omeprazole | 127 |
* 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 Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C's 5,837 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Arizona
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arizona, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Heckel Hicks.
Dr. Sharla Abalos
NP
Tucson, AZ
Dr. Kristian Abarca
DNP, FNP
Willcox, AZ
Dr. Rosa Abarca
FNP-BC, FNP-C
Yuma, AZ
Dorothy Abbey
Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Lamia Abdouni
PMHNP
Chandler, AZ
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- 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 Arizona medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C's specialty? ▼
Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Chino Valley, Arizona. Credentials: FNP-C.
How much does Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C wrote 5,837 Medicare Part D claims totaling $697K in drug costs for 458 beneficiaries.
Where is Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C located? ▼
Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C is located at 474 N HWY 89, Chino Valley, AZ, 86323. Phone: (928) 636-5680.
What is Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C's NPI number? ▼
Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780918037, issued on 09/18/2009.
Does Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $581K in brand drug costs.
Does Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C had 119 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.0%.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 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 Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Levothyroxine Sodium, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C accept Medicare? ▼
Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,837 Part D claims and 458 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C's credentials? ▼
Kathleen Heckel Hicks, FNP-C's NPI is 1780918037 with credentials FNP-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
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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