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BRITTANY TARA HICKS CRNA
NPI 1124430392
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Cincinnati, OH

Active since May 22, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
4415 AICHOLTZ RD STE A, CINCINNATI, OH 45245(513) 751-6667(513) 872-4553 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 29, 2026, Feb 19, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Brittany Tara Hicks Crna NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

BRITTANY TARA HICKS CRNA (NPI 1124430392) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Cincinnati, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (400646) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital, and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1124430392
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameBRITTANY TARA HICKSCredential: CRNA
Location Address4415 AICHOLTZ RD STE ACincinnati, OH 45245-1506
Mailing Address7500 State RdCincinnati, OH 45255-2439
Phone(513) 751-6667
Fax(513) 872-4553
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateMay 29, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 29, 2026
✔ NPI 1124430392 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 400646
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 1110357 (KY), 72672 (WV), 400646 (OH)
4415 AICHOLTZ RD STE A, Cincinnati, OH 45245
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Brittany Tara Metzger-hicks Rn

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 17500 State RdCincinnati, OH 45255-2439 · Phone (859) 341-7246
Location 24746 Montgomery Rd Ste 100Norwood, OH 45212-2626 · Phone (513) 731-5600 · Fax (513) 731-5666
Location 32925 Vernon Pl Ste 101Cincinnati, OH 45219-2425 · Phone (513) 872-4541 · Fax (513) 872-4558
Location 411333 Cornell Park Dr Ste 100Blue Ash, OH 45242-1813 · Phone (513) 751-6667 · Fax (513) 872-4553

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0144839OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Oscar Health Insurance.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Brittany Tara Hicks Crna is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244455640
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140626002169, I20250228002119
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging– Durable Medical Equipment– Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Brittany Hicks reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Southwest Ohio Anesthesia Consultants LLC
Same address
Anesthesiology
4415 AICHOLTZ RD
Cincinnati, OH 45245
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 830 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255768107 (859) 341-7246
Cgi Anesthesia Associates LLC
10 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
4746 MONTGOMERY RD, SUITE 202
Cincinnati, OH 45212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1174914352 (513) 451-6001
Anesthesia Group Practice, Inc
11 mi
Anesthesiology
10500 MONTGOMERY RD
Montgomery, OH 45242
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky and Ohio enrollments
  • 211 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417951948 (513) 817-1150
Ogi Anesthesia, LLC
12 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2925 VERNON PL, STE 101
Cincinnati, OH 45219
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 114 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1962776807 (513) 751-6667
Bpw Medical Associates P C
246 mi
Anesthesiology
500 N LEWIS RUN RD
Pittsburgh, PA 15122
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508820390 (412) 469-6952

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
24 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra 00910
Anesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Batavia, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number360236
Location3000 Hospital DriveBatavia, OH 45103 · Clermont County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45245 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

82.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.89
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…
96%747 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care: Use of Checklist or Protocol for Direct Transfer of Care from Procedure Room to Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo a procedure under anesthesia and are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) directly from the anesthetizing location, who have a documented use of a checklist or protocol for the transfer of care from…
91%329 patients
Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…
99%77 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Brittany Hicks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Brittany Hicks is 1124430392. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2014. The provider is also known as Brittany Tara Metzger-Hicks Rn.

Where is Brittany Hicks located?

Brittany Hicks practices at 4415 Aicholtz Rd Ste A, Cincinnati, OH 45245. The listed phone number is (513) 751-6667.

What is Brittany Hicks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Brittany Hicks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Brittany Hicks is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Brittany Hicks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Brittany Hicks reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Southwest Ohio Anesthesia Consultants LLC (Cincinnati, OH), Cgi Anesthesia Associates LLC (Cincinnati, OH), Anesthesia Group Practice, Inc (Montgomery, OH), Ogi Anesthesia, LLC (Cincinnati, OH) and Bpw Medical Associates P C (Pittsburgh, PA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Brittany Hicks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Brittany Hicks accept?

Health plans from CareSource and Oscar Health Insurance list Brittany Hicks as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Brittany Hicks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Brittany Hicks is affiliated with Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Brittany Hicks was last updated on May 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.