2026 NPPES data Neurology Physician NPI 1336133628 MD
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XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD

Neurology Physician in BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio. 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
763
Medicare Part D claims · 213 beneficiaries · Neurology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
90.1191/100
▲ 7 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$1.4K
108 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD is a Neurology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 763 claims across 213 beneficiaries — 7% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1191/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $1.4K across 108 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 90.1191 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 763 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)

XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, 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).

XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD at a glance

High performer (top quartile)

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2005

NPI 1336133628

Primary specialty

Neurology Physician

Mid-sized

19,866 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

763 42% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,309

MIPS final score

90.1191/100 7.019100000000009% pts

Exceptional band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Neurology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Neurology Physician share within Ohio

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Neurology Physician national average

High performer (top quartile)
MIPS Final Score
90.1191/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 90.1191/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Neurology Physician) — 90.1191/100 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).

XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD is a Neurology Physician provider practicing in BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1336133628. 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.

XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Neurology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2160 EWING CRAWFIS CIR, BELLEFONTAINE, OH, 43311, with a listed phone of (937) 651-6962. NPI 1336133628 was issued on 09/01/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what GAO-HICKMAN 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 763 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 213 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $64K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 90.1191/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 66.9698), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Neurology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 19,866 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 1,309 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

2160 EWING CRAWFIS CIR
BELLEFONTAINE, OH 43311

Provider Details

NPI 1336133628
Specialty Neurology Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 09/01/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

90.1191
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
66.9698
Quality
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Alternative Payment Model

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, 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.

CHARLESTON AREA MEDICAL CENTER INC
HURRICANE, WV

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 XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.4K

Largest payer

ABBVIE INC.

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.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD. To verify XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD's current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD — brand share 7.0%
Specialty average (est.)

7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 763 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.

763
Total Claims
$64K
Total Drug Cost
213
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,322
Total Day Supply
38,174
Brand vs Generic
7% brand / 93% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$45K
Generic Drug Cost
$19K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.58
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 46, 65-74: 81, 75-84: 71, 85+: 15

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Donepezil Hcl
178
Memantine Hcl
92
Carbidopa-Levodopa
Carbidopa/Levodopa
54
Nortriptyline Hcl
37
Oxcarbazepine
33
Propranolol Hcl
28
Levetiracetam
25
Duloxetine Hcl
24
Primidone
20
Aimovig Autoinjector
Erenumab-Aooe
18

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

Neurology Physician Overview

How XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD fits within the Neurology Physician landscape nationally.

19,866
Neurology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Neurology Physician
1,309
Avg Claims per Provider

XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD's 763 claims are below the specialty average of 1,309.

Nearby Neurology Physician Providers in Ohio

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Ohio, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as GAO-HICKMAN.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD's specialty?
XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD specializes in Neurology Physician and practices in BELLEFONTAINE, Ohio. Credentials: MD.
How much does XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD wrote 763 Medicare Part D claims totaling $64K in drug costs for 213 beneficiaries.
What is XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD's Medicare quality score?
XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 90.1191/100 (Quality: 66.9698). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD located?
XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD is located at 2160 EWING CRAWFIS CIR, BELLEFONTAINE, OH, 43311. Phone: (937) 651-6962.
What is XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD's NPI number?
XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336133628, issued on 09/01/2005.
Does XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $45K in brand drug costs.
How many Neurology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 19,866 Neurology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Neurology Physician provider writes 1,309 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Donepezil Hcl, Memantine Hcl, Carbidopa-Levodopa. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD accept Medicare?
XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 763 Part D claims and 213 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD's credentials?
XIAOMEI GAO-HICKMAN, MD's NPI is 1336133628 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.
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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