2026 NPPES data Emergency Medicine Physician NPI 1700945474 MD
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ROBERT HICKS, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician in OGALLALA, Nebraska. 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
610
Medicare Part D claims · 340 beneficiaries · Emergency Medicine Physician avg: 352
Generic prescribing
96%
generic claims · 4% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ROBERT HICKS, MD filed 610 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Emergency Medicine Physician in OGALLALA, Nebraska, prescribing 96% generic.

610
Part D claims, 2023
96%
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.

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

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

610 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ROBERT HICKS, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

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

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 12/08/2006

NPI 1700945474

Primary specialty

Emergency Medicine Physician

High-volume

64,398 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

610 73% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 352

Specialty distribution in Nebraska

How Emergency Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Nebraska providers

Nebraska providers

Emergency Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

1. Emergency Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Emergency Medicine Physician share within Nebraska

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Emergency Medicine 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).

ROBERT HICKS, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Emergency Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2601 N SPRUCE ST, OGALLALA, NE, 69153, with a listed phone of (308) 284-3645. NPI 1700945474 was issued on 12/08/2006. 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 610 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 340 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $9K in drug spend, split 4% brand-name and 96% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.8%. 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.

Emergency Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 64,398 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 352 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

2601 N SPRUCE ST
OGALLALA, NE 69153

Provider Details

NPI 1700945474
Specialty Emergency Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 12/08/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

ROBERT HICKS, MD — brand share 4.0%
Specialty average (est.)

4% brand-name claims vs 96% generic, on 610 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.

610
Total Claims
$9K
Total Drug Cost
340
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
621
Total Day Supply
6,635
Brand vs Generic
4% brand / 96% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$5K
Opioid Claims
66 (10.8% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
185

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 114, 65-74: 120, 75-84: 78, 85+: 28

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What ROBERT 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
Prednisone
76
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
54
Ciprofloxacin Hcl
51
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
49
Azithromycin
42
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
25
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
24
Ibuprofen
18
Meclizine Hcl
17
Paxlovid (Eua)
Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavir
17

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

Emergency Medicine Physician Overview

How ROBERT HICKS, MD fits within the Emergency Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

64,398
Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Emergency Medicine Physician
352
Avg Claims per Provider

ROBERT HICKS, MD's 610 claims are above the specialty average of 352.

Nearby Emergency Medicine Physician Providers in Nebraska

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

Compare Emergency Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ROBERT HICKS, MD's specialty?
ROBERT HICKS, MD specializes in Emergency Medicine Physician and practices in OGALLALA, Nebraska. Credentials: MD.
How much does ROBERT HICKS, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ROBERT HICKS, MD wrote 610 Medicare Part D claims totaling $9K in drug costs for 340 beneficiaries.
Where is ROBERT HICKS, MD located?
ROBERT HICKS, MD is located at 2601 N SPRUCE ST, OGALLALA, NE, 69153. Phone: (308) 284-3645.
What is ROBERT HICKS, MD's NPI number?
ROBERT HICKS, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700945474, issued on 12/08/2006.
Does ROBERT HICKS, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ROBERT HICKS, MD's prescribing is 4% brand-name and 96% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does ROBERT HICKS, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, ROBERT HICKS, MD had 66 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 10.8%.
How many Emergency Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 64,398 Emergency Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Emergency Medicine Physician provider writes 352 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ROBERT HICKS, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ROBERT HICKS, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Ciprofloxacin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ROBERT HICKS, MD accept Medicare?
ROBERT HICKS, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 610 Part D claims and 340 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ROBERT HICKS, MD's credentials?
ROBERT HICKS, MD's NPI is 1700945474 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.

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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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