2026 NPPES data Anesthesiologist Assistant NPI 1720457930 PAA
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MELANIE HICKS, PAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant in ATLANTA, Georgia. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data shows

MELANIE HICKS, PAA is a Anesthesiologist Assistant in ATLANTA, Georgia, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry.

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What does the federal data show about MELANIE HICKS, PAA?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/17/2015

NPI 1720457930

Primary specialty

Anesthesiologist Assistant

Niche

4,441 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in Georgia

How Anesthesiologist Assistant compares to other specialties among Georgia providers

Georgia providers

Anesthesiologist Assistant share within Georgia

1. Anesthesiologist Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Anesthesiologist Assistant share within Georgia

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Anesthesiologist Assistant (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Anesthesiologist Assistant ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Anesthesiologist Assistant) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Anesthesiologist Assistant) — 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).

MELANIE HICKS, PAA appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Anesthesiologist Assistant provider holding PAA credentials at 1405 CLIFTON RD NE FL 3, ATLANTA, GA, 30322, with a listed phone of (404) 785-6670. NPI 1720457930 was issued on 09/17/2015. 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 prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Anesthesiologist Assistant providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Anesthesiologist Assistant is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,441 enrolled providers across 41 states and an average of 314 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

1405 CLIFTON RD NE FL 3
ATLANTA, GA 30322

Provider Details

NPI 1720457930
Specialty Anesthesiologist Assistant
Credentials PAA
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/17/2015

Anesthesiologist Assistant Overview

How MELANIE HICKS, PAA fits within the Anesthesiologist Assistant landscape nationally.

4,441
Anesthesiologist Assistant Providers in US
41
States with Anesthesiologist Assistant
314
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Anesthesiologist Assistant Providers in Georgia

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

Compare Anesthesiologist Assistant nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MELANIE HICKS, PAA's specialty?
MELANIE HICKS, PAA specializes in Anesthesiologist Assistant and practices in ATLANTA, Georgia. Credentials: PAA.
Where is MELANIE HICKS, PAA located?
MELANIE HICKS, PAA is located at 1405 CLIFTON RD NE FL 3, ATLANTA, GA, 30322. Phone: (404) 785-6670.
What is MELANIE HICKS, PAA's NPI number?
MELANIE HICKS, PAA's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720457930, issued on 09/17/2015.
How many Anesthesiologist Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 4,441 Anesthesiologist Assistant providers across 41 states in the US. The average Anesthesiologist Assistant provider writes 314 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does MELANIE HICKS, PAA accept Medicare?
MELANIE HICKS, PAA appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MELANIE HICKS, PAA's credentials?
MELANIE HICKS, PAA's NPI is 1720457930 with credentials PAA. 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.
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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