2026 NPPES data Dermatology Physician NPI 1720055056 MD
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PATRICE HICKS, MD

Dermatology Physician in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin. 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 316 beneficiaries · Dermatology Physician avg: 729
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$99.99
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

PATRICE HICKS, MD filed 1,049 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Dermatology Physician in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, prescribing 89% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

PATRICE HICKS, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,049 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 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

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

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

PATRICE HICKS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about PATRICE HICKS, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/07/2006

NPI 1720055056

Primary specialty

Dermatology Physician

Mid-sized

14,610 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,049 44% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 729

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Dermatology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Dermatology Physician share within Wisconsin

1. Dermatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Dermatology Physician share within Wisconsin

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Dermatology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Dermatology Physician) — 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).

PATRICE HICKS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Dermatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 733 W CLAIREMONT AVE, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54701, with a listed phone of (715) 838-5222. NPI 1720055056 was issued on 03/07/2006. 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 1,049 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 316 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $586K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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.

Dermatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 14,610 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 729 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

733 W CLAIREMONT AVE
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701

Provider Details

NPI 1720055056
Specialty Dermatology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/07/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where PATRICE HICKS, MD 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.

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM-NORTHWEST WISCONSIN REGION INC
EAU CLAIRE, WI

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for PATRICE HICKS, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$100

Largest payer

SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC.

Most common payment type

Education

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

PATRICE HICKS, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 1,049 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.

1,049
Total Claims
$586K
Total Drug Cost
316
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,247
Total Day Supply
31,761
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$543K
Generic Drug Cost
$43K
Antibiotic Claims
92

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.05
Gender Split
69% female / 31% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 124, 75-84: 126, 85+: 27

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What PATRICE 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
Triamcinolone Acetonide
108
Ciclopirox
Ciclopirox Olamine
73
Clobetasol Propionate
66
Ketoconazole
63
Mupirocin
55
Metronidazole
53
Fluocinonide
52
Doxycycline Monohydrate
51
Doxycycline Hyclate
46
Hydrocortisone
36

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

Dermatology Physician Overview

How PATRICE HICKS, MD fits within the Dermatology Physician landscape nationally.

14,610
Dermatology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Dermatology Physician
729
Avg Claims per Provider

PATRICE HICKS, MD's 1,049 claims are above the specialty average of 729.

Nearby Dermatology Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Dermatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PATRICE HICKS, MD's specialty?
PATRICE HICKS, MD specializes in Dermatology Physician and practices in EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does PATRICE HICKS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, PATRICE HICKS, MD wrote 1,049 Medicare Part D claims totaling $586K in drug costs for 316 beneficiaries.
Where is PATRICE HICKS, MD located?
PATRICE HICKS, MD is located at 733 W CLAIREMONT AVE, EAU CLAIRE, WI, 54701. Phone: (715) 838-5222.
What is PATRICE HICKS, MD's NPI number?
PATRICE HICKS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720055056, issued on 03/07/2006.
Does PATRICE HICKS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
PATRICE HICKS, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $543K in brand drug costs.
How many Dermatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 14,610 Dermatology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Dermatology Physician provider writes 729 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does PATRICE HICKS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, PATRICE HICKS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Triamcinolone Acetonide, Ciclopirox, Clobetasol Propionate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does PATRICE HICKS, MD accept Medicare?
PATRICE HICKS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,049 Part D claims and 316 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify PATRICE HICKS, MD's credentials?
PATRICE HICKS, MD's NPI is 1720055056 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).

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