2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1598276826 PA-C
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STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C

Hospitalist Physician in PRINCE FREDERICK, Maryland. 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
170
Medicare Part D claims · 95 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
92%
generic claims · 8% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
87.9897/100
▲ 5 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
What the federal data reveals: STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C is a Hospitalist Physician ([object Object]) practicing in PRINCE FREDERICK, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 170 claims across 95 beneficiaries — 8% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.9897/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities .

What stands out: STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C reported a CMS MIPS final score of 87.9897 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 170 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C 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).

STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/13/2017

NPI 1598276826

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

170 81% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

87.9897/100 4.889700000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Maryland

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
87.9897/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 87.9897/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 87.9897/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C is a Hospitalist Physician provider practicing in PRINCE FREDERICK, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: PA-C. NPI: 1598276826. 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.

STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding PA-C credentials at 100 HOSPITAL RD, PRINCE FREDERICK, MD, 20678, with a listed phone of (443) 949-0814. NPI 1598276826 was issued on 10/13/2017. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HICKCOX 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 170 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 95 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $8K in drug spend, split 8% brand-name and 92% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 87.9897/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 79.1786, Cost 84.661), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

100 HOSPITAL RD
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD 20678

Provider Details

NPI 1598276826
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials PA-C
Gender Female
NPI Issued 10/13/2017

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

87.9897
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
79.1786
Quality
84.661
Cost

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C 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.

MDICS AT CALVERT LLC
PRINCE FREDERICK, MD

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 · Generic-heavy

STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C — brand share 8.0%
Specialty average (est.)

8% brand-name claims vs 92% generic, on 170 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.

170
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
95
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
171
Total Day Supply
2,854
Brand vs Generic
8% brand / 92% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
13 (7.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.90
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Cefdinir
13
Prednisone
11

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C's 170 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Maryland

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C's specialty?
STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in PRINCE FREDERICK, Maryland. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C wrote 170 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 95 beneficiaries.
What is STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C's Medicare quality score?
STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 87.9897/100 (Quality: 79.1786, Cost: 84.661). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C located?
STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C is located at 100 HOSPITAL RD, PRINCE FREDERICK, MD, 20678. Phone: (443) 949-0814.
What is STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C's NPI number?
STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598276826, issued on 10/13/2017.
Does STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C's prescribing is 8% brand-name and 92% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C had 13 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 7.6%.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Cefdinir, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C accept Medicare?
STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 170 Part D claims and 95 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C's credentials?
STEPHANIE HICKCOX, PA-C's NPI is 1598276826 with credentials PA-C. 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.
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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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