2026 NPPES data General Practice Registered Nurse NPI 1669069381 RN,FNP
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LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP

General Practice Registered Nurse in DOBSON, North Carolina. 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
250
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · General Practice Registered Nurse avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP filed 250 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Registered Nurse in DOBSON, North Carolina.

250
Part D claims, 2023

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LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

250 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 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. 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 LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/29/2020

NPI 1669069381

Primary specialty

General Practice Registered Nurse

Mid-sized

5,478 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

250 79% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,187

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How General Practice Registered Nurse compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

General Practice Registered Nurse share within North Carolina

1. General Practice Registered Nurse42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Registered Nurse share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Registered Nurse (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Registered Nurse ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Registered Nurse) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Registered Nurse) — 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).

LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Registered Nurse provider holding RN,FNP credentials at 105 N CRUTCHFIELD ST # 2, DOBSON, NC, 27017, with a listed phone of (888) 789-2922. NPI 1669069381 was issued on 12/29/2020. 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 250 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.8%. 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.

General Practice Registered Nurse is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 5,478 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,187 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

105 N CRUTCHFIELD ST # 2
DOBSON, NC 27017

Provider Details

NPI 1669069381
Specialty General Practice Registered Nurse
Credentials RN,FNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 12/29/2020

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

250
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
367
Total Day Supply
9,092
Generic Drug Cost
$3K
Opioid Claims
22 (8.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
21

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
79.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.36
Gender Split
54% female / 46% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
17
Carvedilol
12

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

General Practice Registered Nurse Overview

How LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP fits within the General Practice Registered Nurse landscape nationally.

5,478
General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in US
55
States with General Practice Registered Nurse
1,187
Avg Claims per Provider

LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP's 250 claims are below the specialty average of 1,187.

Nearby General Practice Registered Nurse Providers in North Carolina

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

Compare General Practice Registered Nurse nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP's specialty?
LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP specializes in General Practice Registered Nurse and practices in DOBSON, North Carolina. Credentials: RN,FNP.
How much does LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP wrote 250 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
Where is LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP located?
LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP is located at 105 N CRUTCHFIELD ST # 2, DOBSON, NC, 27017. Phone: (888) 789-2922.
What is LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP's NPI number?
LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669069381, issued on 12/29/2020.
Does LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP prescribe opioids?
Yes, LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP had 22 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 8.8%.
How many General Practice Registered Nurse providers are there in the US?
There are 5,478 General Practice Registered Nurse providers across 55 states in the US. The average General Practice Registered Nurse provider writes 1,187 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP accept Medicare?
LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 250 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP's credentials?
LINDA HICKS, RN,FNP's NPI is 1669069381 with credentials RN,FNP. 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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