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Dr. David Hicks, D.O.
Family Medicine · Clearwater, FL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
This page presents federal public records about Dr. Hicks from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Hicks
Dr. David Hicks is a family medicine specialist in Clearwater, FL, with 18 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hicks performed 1,412 Medicare services across 669 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hicks received a total of $33,017 from 85 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 1278 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in family medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Hicks is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 18 years in practice
▲ Top 25% volume in FL
$33,017 industry payments
Florida License Status
FL DOH · MQA1
Active license
Yes
Board action on record
0
Recent admin complaints
| Profession | License # | Status | Expires | Board Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Physician | 4796 | Clear | March 31, 2028 | ⚠ |
Data from Florida Department of Health Medical Quality Assurance.
License records are public under Chapter 119, Florida Statutes.
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Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗1,412
Medicare services
Top 25% in FL for family medicine
669
Unique beneficiaries
$66
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~78 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
773 | $87 | $214 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
135 | $8 | $15 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
67 | $120 | $221 |
| Annual depression screening | 64 | $17 | $51 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
60 | $0 | $5 |
| Multiplex PCR test for SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A and B A laboratory test that uses a multiplex amplified probe technique to detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) and influenza virus types A and B in a single sample. |
52 | $140 | $325 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
48 | $3 | $20 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
39 | $10 | $34 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
37 | $10 | $45 |
| Drug test with direct observation A drug screening test performed under direct observation to ensure the sample is provided correctly. This method is used to verify the integrity of the specimen collection process. |
35 | $12 | $100 |
| Transitional care management, high complexity Coordination of care for a patient transitioning from a short-term hospital stay or other facility to home or another care setting. This service addresses a high-complexity medical problem. |
22 | $214 | $462 |
| Hemoglobin blood test A blood test that measures the amount of hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. |
20 | $2 | $50 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
16 | $41 | $88 |
| Creatinine test (kidney function) A blood test that measures the amount of creatinine to assess kidney function or detect muscle injury. |
15 | $5 | $23 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
15 | $70 | $146 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
14 | $6 | $25 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$33,017
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $4,717/year across 7 years
Top 1% in FL for family medicine
85
Companies
1,278
Individual payments
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Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$31,351 (95.0%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,364 (4.1%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$302 (0.9%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$5,429
2023
$4,717
2022
$4,546
2021
$5,995
2020
$4,115
2019
$2,933
2018
$5,283
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$4,230
ABBVIE INC.
$2,268
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$1,665
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$1,565
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,489
Novo Nordisk Inc
$1,405
PFIZER INC.
$1,354
Amgen Inc.
$1,193
Indivior Inc.
$1,127
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$1,071
JAZZ PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$1,063
Lilly USA, LLC
$1,061
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$870
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$774
Welch Allyn
$734
AbbVie Inc.
$733
Axsome Therapeutics, Inc.
$722
Henry Schein Medical Systems, Inc.
$685
Alkermes, Inc.
$589
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
$579
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
$571
Allergan Inc.
$570
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$466
Allergan, Inc.
$465
HARMONY BIOSCIENCES LLC
$335
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$324
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$323
Corcept Therapeutics
$306
Harmony Biosciences LLC
$288
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$267
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$243
Currax Pharmaceuticals LLC
$231
GENZYME CORPORATION
$216
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$189
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$181
Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$168
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$150
Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$140
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$130
AbbVie, Inc.
$127
Pharming Healthcare, Inc.
$125
ITI, Inc. (d/b/a Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.)
$112
Grifols USA, LLC
$112
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$109
Gilead Sciences, Inc.
$106
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$100
Eisai Inc.
$96
INSYS Therapeutics Inc
$83
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$80
Shire North American Group Inc
$79
Harmony Biosciences Llc
$78
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$73
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.
$65
Braeburn Inc.
$61
Acerus Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$60
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$53
Jazz Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$52
Lucid Diagnostics Inc.
$49
Almatica Pharma LLC
$46
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$43
Neurelis, Inc.
$41
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$40
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$39
Aytu Bioscience, Inc
$37
Exact Sciences Corporation
$34
Tolmar, Inc.
$34
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$32
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$28
SCILEX PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$25
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$24
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$23
LEO Pharma Inc.
$20
Phadia US Inc.
$19
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$18
SI-BONE, INC.
$17
Kaleo, Inc.
$16
Circassia Pharmaceuticals Inc
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$16
Lundbeck LLC
$16
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$15
Tris Pharma Inc
$14
Strongbridge US INC.
$13
Hologic, LLC
$13
EVOKE PHARMA, INC.
$11
Purdue Pharma L.P.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 24.7% of total payments
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Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (95%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 1% for family medicine in FL.
Equivalent to $2,338 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Family medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,058
Per 100K population
110.1
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
MEASE COUNTRYSIDE HOSPITAL
2.8 mi
2.8 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hicks is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 25% in FL), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 1% of FL peers, with 18 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Hicks experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Hicks performed 773 office visit, established patient (30-39 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Hicks receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Hicks received a total of $33,017 from 85 companies across 1,278 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Hicks's costs compare to other family medicine physicians in Clearwater?
Dr. Hicks's average Medicare payment per service is $66. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Hicks) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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