DR. SARAH NEMETH HICKS M.D.
Prescription History 1043476310
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Philadelphia, PA
What does Dr. Hicks prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Hicks wrote 447 Medicare prescriptions for 19 medications. The most prescribed was Aripiprazole, with 51 prescriptions.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Hicks prescribes.
Medications 19 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Pennsylvania prescribers.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, Tourette's syndrome, and irritability associated with autistic disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 51 prescriptions for Aripiprazole, about as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (50). Medicare paid $38.35 per fill, versus $62.65 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 51 prescriptions for Bupropion Hcl Sr, about 1.6 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (31). Medicare paid $16.97 per fill, versus $18.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, sudden episodes of mania or depression associated with bipolar disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 51 prescriptions for Quetiapine Fumarate, about 77% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (66). Medicare paid $15.01 per fill, versus $15.84 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Lamotrigine is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 34 prescriptions for Lamotrigine, about 64% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (53). Medicare paid $22.22 per fill, versus $13.86 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Clonazepam is used to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 27 prescriptions for Clonazepam, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (54). Medicare paid $13.66 per fill, versus $7.62 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 26 prescriptions for Fluoxetine Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (44). Medicare paid $3.05 per fill, versus $11.98 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 24 prescriptions for Clomipramine Hcl, about 1.2 times as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (21). Medicare paid $8.94 per fill, versus $116.29 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 22 prescriptions for Mirtazapine, about 40% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (56). Medicare paid $25.09 per fill, versus $17.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 18 prescriptions for Bupropion Xl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (41). Medicare paid $6.91 per fill, versus $25.57 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, panic attacks, obsessive compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, social anxiety disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 18 prescriptions for Sertraline Hcl, about 22% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (83). Medicare paid $14.19 per fill, versus $10.05 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 18 prescriptions for Trazodone Hcl, about 26% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (68). Medicare paid $9.76 per fill, versus $8.85 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 16 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 16% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (100). Medicare paid $10.84 per fill, versus $14.77 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat depression.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 16 prescriptions for Trintellix, about 63% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $655.03 per fill, versus $551.59 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat manic-depressive disorder (bipolar disorder).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 15 prescriptions for Lithium Carbonate Er, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (28). Medicare paid $11.89 per fill, versus $14.75 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Metformin is used with a proper diet and exercise program and possibly with other medications to control high blood sugar.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 13 prescriptions for Metformin Hcl, about 13% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (103). Medicare paid $1.93 per fill, versus $8.60 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat certain mental/mood disorders (such as depression, anxiety).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 12 prescriptions for Escitalopram Oxalate, about 18% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (67). Medicare paid $32.61 per fill, versus $12.00 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - ADHD.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 12 prescriptions for Methylphenidate Er (La), about 85% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (14). Medicare paid $73.61 per fill, versus $134.02 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy).
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 12 prescriptions for Oxcarbazepine, about 40% as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (30). Medicare paid $63.25 per fill, versus $43.50 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
This medication is a beta blocker used to treat high blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, shaking (tremors), and other conditions.
Compared with Pennsylvania prescribers
Dr. Hicks wrote 11 prescriptions for Propranolol Hcl, about half as often as the typical Pennsylvania prescriber of it (25). Medicare paid $7.63 per fill, versus $16.91 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Hicks’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Hicks prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Hicks's most prescribed medications were Aripiprazole (51), Bupropion Hcl Sr (51) and Quetiapine Fumarate (51).
How does Dr. Hicks's prescribing compare with other Pennsylvania prescribers?
Of the 19 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Hicks prescribes 1 more often than the typical Pennsylvania prescriber, 4 about as often and 14 less often. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Hicks prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Pennsylvania prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
