2026 NPPES data Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician NPI 1659337624 M.D.
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WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician in GREENSBORO, North Carolina. 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
56
Medicare Part D claims · 15 beneficiaries · Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician avg: 359
Generic prescribing
75%
generic claims · 25% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in GREENSBORO, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 56 claims across 15 beneficiaries — 25% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. filed 56 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across GREENSBORO, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. 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).

WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/26/2006

NPI 1659337624

Primary specialty

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician

Niche

1,803 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

56 84% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 359

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within North Carolina

1. Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. is a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider practicing in GREENSBORO, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1659337624. 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.

WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1103 N ELM ST, GREENSBORO, NC, 27401, with a listed phone of (336) 271-3331. NPI 1659337624 was issued on 04/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what HICKLING 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 56 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 15 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $53K in drug spend, split 25% brand-name and 75% 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.

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,803 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 359 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

1103 N ELM ST
GREENSBORO, NC 27401

Provider Details

NPI 1659337624
Specialty Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/26/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. — brand share 25.0%
Specialty average (est.)

25% brand-name claims vs 75% generic, on 56 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.

56
Total Claims
$53K
Total Drug Cost
15
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
75
Total Day Supply
2,111
Brand vs Generic
25% brand / 75% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$51K
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
31.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.95
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 0, 75-84: 0, 85+: 0

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
21

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

Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Overview

How WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. fits within the Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

1,803
Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in US
51
States with Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician
359
Avg Claims per Provider

WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D.'s 56 claims are below the specialty average of 359.

Nearby Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as HICKLING.

Compare Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D.'s specialty?
WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. specializes in Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician and practices in GREENSBORO, North Carolina. Credentials: M.D..
How much does WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims totaling $53K in drug costs for 15 beneficiaries.
Where is WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. located?
WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. is located at 1103 N ELM ST, GREENSBORO, NC, 27401. Phone: (336) 271-3331.
What is WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D.'s NPI number?
WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659337624, issued on 04/26/2006.
Does WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D.'s prescribing is 25% brand-name and 75% generic drugs by claim count, with $51K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,803 Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician providers across 51 states in the US. The average Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Physician provider writes 359 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. accept Medicare?
WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 56 Part D claims and 15 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D.'s credentials?
WILLIAM HICKLING, M.D.'s NPI is 1659337624 with credentials M.D.. 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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