2026 NPPES data Gerontology Nurse Practitioner NPI 1962745448 APRN
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SARAH HICKS, APRN

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in DENVER, Colorado. 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
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 510 beneficiaries · Gerontology Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
81%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: SARAH HICKS, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ([object Object]) practicing in DENVER, Colorado with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 510 beneficiaries — 19% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: SARAH HICKS, APRN filed 4,529 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DENVER, Colorado. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

SARAH HICKS, APRN at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/03/2013

NPI 1962745448

Primary specialty

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner

Mid-sized

9,625 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

4,529 253% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,283

Specialty distribution in Colorado

How Gerontology Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Colorado providers

Colorado providers

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

1. Gerontology Nurse Practitioner42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner share within Colorado

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Gerontology Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

SARAH HICKS, APRN is a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider practicing in DENVER, Colorado, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: APRN. NPI: 1962745448. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

SARAH HICKS, APRN appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN credentials at 3825 N LAFAYETTE ST, DENVER, CO, 80205, with a listed phone of (720) 400-7434. NPI 1962745448 was issued on 04/03/2013. 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 4,529 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 510 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $617K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 81% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%. 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.

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,625 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,283 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

3825 N LAFAYETTE ST
DENVER, CO 80205

Provider Details

NPI 1962745448
Specialty Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
Credentials APRN
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/03/2013

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where SARAH HICKS, APRN 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.

SHELDON GOLDBERG MD PC
THORNTON, CO

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

SARAH HICKS, APRN — brand share 19.0%
Specialty average (est.)

19% brand-name claims vs 81% generic, on 4,529 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.

4,529
Total Claims
$617K
Total Drug Cost
510
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
4,590
Total Day Supply
122,288
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 81% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$411K
Generic Drug Cost
$201K
Opioid Claims
111 (2.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
37

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.94
Gender Split
64% female / 36% male
Age Distribution
<65: 48, 65-74: 218, 75-84: 180, 85+: 64

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
268
Gabapentin
145
Levothyroxine Sodium
133
Metoprolol Succinate
126
Furosemide
123
Lisinopril
113
Duloxetine Hcl
107
Pantoprazole Sodium
104
Amlodipine Besylate
103
Losartan Potassium
102

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

Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Overview

How SARAH HICKS, APRN fits within the Gerontology Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

9,625
Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
54
States with Gerontology Nurse Practitioner
1,283
Avg Claims per Provider

SARAH HICKS, APRN's 4,529 claims are above the specialty average of 1,283.

Nearby Gerontology Nurse Practitioner Providers in Colorado

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

Compare Gerontology Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SARAH HICKS, APRN's specialty?
SARAH HICKS, APRN specializes in Gerontology Nurse Practitioner and practices in DENVER, Colorado. Credentials: APRN.
How much does SARAH HICKS, APRN prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, SARAH HICKS, APRN wrote 4,529 Medicare Part D claims totaling $617K in drug costs for 510 beneficiaries.
Where is SARAH HICKS, APRN located?
SARAH HICKS, APRN is located at 3825 N LAFAYETTE ST, DENVER, CO, 80205. Phone: (720) 400-7434.
What is SARAH HICKS, APRN's NPI number?
SARAH HICKS, APRN's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962745448, issued on 04/03/2013.
Does SARAH HICKS, APRN prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
SARAH HICKS, APRN's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 81% generic drugs by claim count, with $411K in brand drug costs.
Does SARAH HICKS, APRN prescribe opioids?
Yes, SARAH HICKS, APRN had 111 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.5%.
How many Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 9,625 Gerontology Nurse Practitioner providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gerontology Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,283 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does SARAH HICKS, APRN prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, SARAH HICKS, APRN's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Gabapentin, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does SARAH HICKS, APRN accept Medicare?
SARAH HICKS, APRN appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,529 Part D claims and 510 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify SARAH HICKS, APRN's credentials?
SARAH HICKS, APRN's NPI is 1962745448 with credentials APRN. 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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