MS. MELISSA MAXINE HICKS MD
NPI 1821059593
Family Medicine in Asheville, NC

Q: What is Melissa Hicks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Hicks is 1821059593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2006.

Q: What is Melissa Hicks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Hicks was last updated on May 30, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since March 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.51/100

CMS Quality Rating

123 HENDERSONVILLE RD, ASHEVILLE, NC 28803(828) 257-4730(828) 257-4738 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 30, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Ms. Melissa Maxine Hicks Md NPPES

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

MS. MELISSA MAXINE HICKS MD (NPI 1821059593) is an individual family medicine provider in Asheville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (29591) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821059593

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameMS. MELISSA MAXINE HICKSCredential: MD

Location Address123 HENDERSONVILLE RDAsheville, NC 28803

Mailing Address119 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803-2868 · (828) 257-4725 · Fax (828) 232-2953

Phone(828) 257-4730

Fax(828) 257-4738

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateMarch 31, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 30, 2018

✔ NPI 1821059593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 29591

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

123 HENDERSONVILLE RD, Asheville, NC 28803

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1821059593NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ms. Melissa Maxine Hicks Md 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 ID244369122

PECOS Enrollment IDI20100602000901

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

107 services75 patients

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

70 services27 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

58 services56 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

25 services25 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

19 services19 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340002

Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28803 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

$83.90 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99214

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.

93.51/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

84.23

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$16.21 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers24 claims24 services$76.06 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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