NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician NPI 1457358566 MD
Verify on CMS → Robert Hickey, MD
Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 439 in Pediatric Allergy/Immunology 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
776
Medicare Part D claims · 155 beneficiaries · Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician avg: 374
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
79.9/100
▼ 4 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$833.42
24 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Robert Hickey, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.9/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 776 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 79.9/100
- MIPS score · -4 vs avg
- 776
- Part D claims, 2024
- 70%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Robert Hickey, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1457358566), first enumerated 07/05/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 776 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 79.9/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$833.42 in reported industry payments (24 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1457358566 · Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-TRACE · MIPS-BELOW · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1457358566
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-TRACE 439
- MIPS-BELOW 79.9/100
- RX-LIGHT 776
- BOOK-THIN 4 in New Hampshire
- PHOTO-FINISH Jonathan Hemler, MD · ±0.5
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Jonathan Hemler,…
Jonathan Hemler, MD
79.4 MIPS pts
- Samantha Minnico…
Samantha Minnicozzi, M.D.
79.4 MIPS pts
- Hickey · this pr…
Hickey · this provider
79.9 MIPS pts
- Caroline Kuo · h…
Caroline Kuo
80.5 MIPS pts
- Maria Garcia-Llo…
Maria Garcia-Lloret, M.D.
80.5 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Robert Hickey, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
80 ≥ 26th percentile 26% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Robert Hickey, MD sits
This provider among pediatric allergy/immunology physician peers
Across the 41 pediatric allergy/immunology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Robert Hickey, MD writes more Part D claims than 73% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 24% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one pediatric allergy/immunology physician peer from a representative sample of 40; the gold marker is Robert Hickey, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Robert Hickey, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 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 Robert Hickey, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
776 107% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
79.9/100 3.6 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Hampshire
How Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician compares to other specialties among New Hampshire providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Robert Hickey, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 79.9/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1457358566 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/05/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
79.9117
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
72.8032
Quality
69.3015
Cost
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Robert Hickey, 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.
Allergy Associates OF NH PA
Portsmouth, NH
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 Robert Hickey, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$833
Largest payer
Grifols USA, LLC
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
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 · Above average
Robert Hickey, MD - brand share 30.0%
Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician average
30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 776 2024 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 2024.
776
Total Claims
$144K
Total Drug Cost
155
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,299.933
- Total Day Supply
- 37,476
- Brand vs Generic
- 30% brand / 70% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $124K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $20K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.80
- Gender Split
- 63% female / 37% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 17, 65-74: 81, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Robert Hickey, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Montelukast Sodium
Montelukast Sodium
123 claims
- Fluticasone Propio…
Fluticasone Propionate
101 claims
- Azelastine Hcl
Azelastine Hcl
63 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate …
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
50 claims
- Fluticasone-Salmet… 43
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
43 claims
- Ipratropium Bromide 36
Ipratropium Bromide
36 claims
- Arnuity Ellipta 35
Arnuity Ellipta
35 claims
- Azelastine-Flutica… 25
Azelastine-Fluticasone
25 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | 123 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 101 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 63 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 50 |
| Fluticasone-Salmeterol Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol | 43 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 36 |
| Arnuity Ellipta Fluticasone Furoate | 35 |
| Azelastine-Fluticasone Azelastine/Fluticasone | 25 |
| Omeprazole | 23 |
| Famotidine | 21 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician Overview
How Robert Hickey, MD fits within the Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician landscape nationally.
439
Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician Providers in US
44
States with Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician
374
Avg Claims per Provider
Robert Hickey, MD's 776 claims are above the specialty average of 374.
Nationwide Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Hickey, both outside New Hampshire so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (79.9 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician Providers in New Hampshire
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Hampshire, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hickey.
One of 4 Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician providers enrolled in New Hampshire, 3 are shown here.
Dr. Barbara Deuell
MD
Portsmouth, NH
Dr. David Nash
MD
Keene, NH
Dr. Kevin Roelofs
MD
Portsmouth, NH
Compare Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Hickey, MD's specialty? ▼
Robert Hickey, MD specializes in Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician and practices in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Credentials: MD.
How much does Robert Hickey, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Robert Hickey, MD wrote 776 Medicare Part D claims totaling $144K in drug costs for 155 beneficiaries.
What is Robert Hickey, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Robert Hickey, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 79.9/100 (Quality: 72.8, Cost: 69.3). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Robert Hickey, MD located? ▼
Robert Hickey, MD is located at 100 GRIFFIN RD, Portsmouth, NH, 03801. Phone: (603) 436-7897.
What is Robert Hickey, MD's NPI number? ▼
Robert Hickey, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457358566, issued on 07/05/2005.
Does Robert Hickey, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Robert Hickey, MD's prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $124K in brand drug costs.
How many Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 439 Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician providers across 44 states in the US. The average Pediatric Allergy/Immunology Physician provider writes 374 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Robert Hickey, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Robert Hickey, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Montelukast Sodium, Fluticasone Propionate, Azelastine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Robert Hickey, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Robert Hickey, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 776 Part D claims and 155 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Robert Hickey, MD's credentials? ▼
Robert Hickey, MD's NPI is 1457358566 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
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 (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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