DR. CHRISTOPHER MAHOOD HICKS MD
NPI 1598736142
Urology in Salem, VA
Active since January 31, 2006
1802 BRAEBURN DR, SUITE 2130, SALEM, VA 24153(540) 444-4670(540) 444-4671 Get Directions Write a Review
About Dr. Christopher Mahood Hicks Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHRISTOPHER MAHOOD HICKS MD (NPI 1598736142) is an individual urology provider in Salem, Virginia, licensed in Virginia (0101036424) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1598736142
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208800000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHRISTOPHER MAHOOD HICKSCredential: MD
Location Address1802 BRAEBURN DR, SUITE 2130Salem, VA 24153-7357
Mailing AddressPo Box 21672Roanoke, VA 24018-0169 · (540) 904-7534 · Fax (540) 904-7545
Phone(540) 444-4670
Fax(540) 444-4671
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 2014
✔ NPI 1598736142 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyUrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208800000X
License✔ Licensed in VA · 0101036424
Definition
A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.
1802 BRAEBURN DR, Salem, VA 24153
Other Identifiers 2
Medicare UPINE27516
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified009262L84VA · Richmond Medicare
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Cervical Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 21-64 years of age who were screened for cervical cancer using either of the following criteria: - Women age 21-64 who had cervical cytology performed every 3 years - Women age 30-64 who had cervical cytology/human papillomavirus (HPV)…
40%80 patients
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
34%346 patients2/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
95%1,073 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
72%193 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
74%276 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
97%71 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
76%338 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
33%276 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
76%643 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
61%174 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%338 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
20%338 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 267 patients
0%267 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
22%338 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.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Christopher Hicks's NPI number?
The NPI number for Christopher Hicks is 1598736142. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 31, 2006.
Where is Christopher Hicks located?
Christopher Hicks practices at 1802 Braeburn Dr Suite 2130, Salem, VA 24153. The listed phone number is (540) 444-4670.
What is Christopher Hicks's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Urology with taxonomy code 208800000X.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Christopher Hicks was last updated on April 9, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years 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.
