SARA E HICKS CRNA
NPI 1790924272
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Biddeford, ME

Active since February 06, 2009Accepts Medicare Assignment
98.06/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, BIDDEFORD, ME 04005(207) 283-7042(207) 283-7047 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

About Sara E Hicks Crna NPPES

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

SARA E HICKS CRNA (NPI 1790924272) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Biddeford, Maine, licensed in Maine (RNA173019) and active in the NPI registry since February 2009. She is affiliated with Maine Medical Center, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790924272
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameSARA E HICKSCredential: CRNA
Location Address1 MEDICAL CENTER DRBiddeford, ME 04005-9422
Mailing Address1 Medical Center DrBiddeford, ME 04005-9422 · (207) 283-7042 · Fax (207) 283-7047
Fax(207) 283-7047
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateFebruary 6, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 12, 2025
NPPES CertifiedMarch 12, 2025
NPI 1790924272 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses Licensed in ME · RNA173019 Licensed in MN · R 149268-8 Licensed in MN · 080794
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.

1 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Biddeford, ME 04005

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1701 Park Ave, Hennepin County Medical Center- AnesthesiaMinneapolis, MN 55415-1623 · Phone (612) 873-3000
Location 225 June StSanford, ME 04073-2621 · Phone (207) 490-7450 · Fax (207) 490-7452

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Sara E 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 ID547308140
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170911001327

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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 electroshock therapy 00104
Anesthesia for electroshock therapy involves administering medications to put you into a deep sleep. This ensures you won't feel pain or remember the procedure. It's essential for your comfort and safety during the therapy.
25 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Maine Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, ME
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number200009
Location22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04005 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
$128.83 typical visit price
range $56.28 – $169.96
Typical copayment $32.20 (range $14.07 – $42.49)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.13 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $138.92
Typical copayment $17.53 (range $4.55 – $34.73)
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.

98.06/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality86.13
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Specialist
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Hospitalist
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Hospitalist
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Internal Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Emergency Medicine
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005
Nurse Practitioner
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BIDDEFORD, ME 04005

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 Sara Hicks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sara Hicks is 1790924272. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 6, 2009.

Where is Sara Hicks located?

Sara Hicks practices at 1 Medical Center Dr, Biddeford, ME 04005. The listed phone number is (207) 283-7042.

What is Sara Hicks's specialty?

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

Is Sara Hicks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sara 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.

What insurance does Sara Hicks accept?

Health plans from Medica list Sara 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 Sara Hicks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sara Hicks is affiliated with Maine Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sara Hicks was last updated on March 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.