Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Jessica Hicks, FNP
Nurse Practitioner - Family · Statesville, NC
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. Jessica Hicks is a nurse practitioner - family in Statesville, NC, with 5 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Hicks performed 2,543 Medicare services across 2,072 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Hicks received a total of $2,650 from 25 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 164 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in nurse practitioner - family. 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. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 5 years in practice
▲ Top 3% volume in NC
$2,650 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗2,543
Medicare services
Top 3% in NC for nurse practitioner - family
2,072
Unique beneficiaries
$24
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~509 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. |
238 | $68 | $165 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
143 | $8 | $10 |
| Comprehensive metabolic blood panel A blood test that measures a group of chemicals, including glucose, electrolytes, and kidney and liver function markers. |
139 | $10 | $54 |
| Complete blood count (CBC) with differential An automated laboratory test that measures the levels of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets in the blood, including a breakdown of the different types of white blood cells. |
139 | $8 | $29 |
| Lipid panel (cholesterol and triglycerides) A blood test that measures cholesterol and triglyceride levels. |
129 | $13 | $58 |
| Vitamin B-12 level test A blood test that measures the amount of vitamin B-12 in your body. |
128 | $15 | $73 |
| Free thyroxine (T4) test A blood test that measures the level of free thyroxine, a thyroid hormone, in the bloodstream. |
125 | $9 | $61 |
| Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) test A blood test that measures the level of thyroid stimulating hormone to evaluate thyroid function. |
125 | $16 | $70 |
| Folic acid level test A blood test that measures the amount of folic acid in the serum. |
122 | $14 | $77 |
| Urinalysis with microscopic exam A urine test performed manually that includes examining the sample under a microscope to check for abnormalities. |
120 | $3 | $20 |
| Vitamin D level test A blood test to measure the amount of Vitamin D-3 in your body. |
120 | $29 | $72 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
120 | $9 | $46 |
| Steroid injection (triamcinolone) A 10 mg injection of triamcinolone acetonide, a corticosteroid medication. This code specifies the drug and dosage administered. |
114 | $1 | $3 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
94 | $103 | $170 |
| Annual depression screening | 93 | $15 | $35 |
| Magnesium level test A blood test to measure the amount of magnesium in your body. This helps check for magnesium deficiency or excess. |
88 | $6 | $45 |
| Urine microalbumin test (kidney screening) A laboratory test that measures the amount of microalbumin, a small protein, in a urine sample. This test is used to detect early signs of kidney damage. |
64 | $6 | $66 |
| Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 30 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth | 59 | $57 | $240 |
| 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. |
49 | $49 | $112 |
| Nursing facility visit, low complexity A daily follow-up visit for an existing patient in a nursing facility involving straightforward medical decision making. The visit requires at least 15 minutes of time if time is used to determine the level of care. |
40 | $48 | $149 |
| Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth | 39 | $76 | $320 |
| Ferritin level test (iron stores) A blood test that measures the level of ferritin, a protein that stores iron in the body. |
33 | $13 | $61 |
| Iron level test | 33 | $6 | $46 |
| Iron binding capacity test A blood test that measures the amount of iron in the blood and the blood's ability to bind and transport iron. |
33 | $9 | $41 |
| 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. |
29 | $7 | $61 |
| Nursing facility visit, moderate complexity A follow-up visit by a healthcare provider at a nursing facility for an established patient. The visit involves moderate medical decision making and takes at least 30 minutes. |
28 | $69 | $198 |
| PSA test (prostate cancer screening) | 26 | $18 | $67 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 11-20 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 11 and 20 minutes. |
20 | $49 | $107 |
| Chest X-ray, 2 views An X-ray imaging test of the chest that captures two different angles to visualize the lungs, heart, and chest wall. |
14 | $15 | $50 |
| Sed rate test (inflammation marker) This automated test measures how quickly red blood cells settle in a tube to detect inflammation in the body. |
14 | $3 | $22 |
| C-reactive protein test (inflammation marker) A blood test that measures the level of C-reactive protein to detect the presence of infection or inflammation in the body. |
14 | $5 | $36 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
11 | $80 | $234 |
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 2023 ↗$2,650
Total received (2022-2023)
Avg $1,325/year across 2 years
Top 11% in NC for nurse practitioner - family
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
25
Companies
164
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
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
$2,650 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2023
$1,646
2022
$1,004
Payments by company (2023)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Lilly USA, LLC
$243
Novo Nordisk Inc
$226
ABBVIE INC.
$161
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$159
PFIZER INC.
$133
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$101
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$100
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$80
Amgen Inc.
$79
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$60
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$58
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$54
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$33
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$31
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Top 3 companies account for 38.3% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2022-2023) ›
Novo Nordisk Inc
$344
Lilly USA, LLC
$335
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$282
ABBVIE INC.
$253
Amgen Inc.
$203
PFIZER INC.
$198
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$125
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$121
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$101
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$100
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$75
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$68
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$63
IMPEL PHARMACEUTICALS INC.
$60
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$59
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$44
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$40
NESTLE HEALTHCARE NUTRITION INC.
$33
Nestle HealthCare Nutrition Inc.
$27
Exact Sciences Corporation
$27
FORTE BIO-PHARMA LLC
$25
Amarin Pharma Inc.
$23
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$18
Kowa Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.
$12
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 36.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in 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 (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
Family nurse practitioners within 10 mi
344
Per 100K population
179.4
County median income
$78,678
Nearest hospital
IREDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL INC
0.0 mi
0.0 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 2023 |
| 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 reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Hicks is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 3% in NC), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 11% of NC peers.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. 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 238 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 $2,650 from 25 companies across 164 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 nurse practitioners in Statesville?
Dr. Hicks's average Medicare payment per service is $24. 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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About this page
All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.
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