Dr. Ronald Hicks, MD
5975 S Los Altos Pkwy, Sparks, NV 89436 • +1-856-555-6377
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2001)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Sparks Percentiles
NPI #1326044520 • CBSA Regional • Family Practice
Within the Sparks, NV (CBSA local) Family Practice cohort, Dr. Ronald Hicks, MD with sub-specialty concentration in 35 Active CMS HCPCS Codes ranks at the 30.77th municipal percentile and 26.96th NV percentile (-0.49σ Z-score) based on 927 billed procedures for 199 patients.
Dr. Hicks's longitudinal care intensity (4.7 billed units per patient across 199 individuals) centers on 99214 (351 annual units) and 99213 ($99–$136 cash range).
Uninsured and high-deductible cash patients visiting Dr. Ronald Hicks in Sparks (89436) face an estimated $209.00 initial evaluation fee at 5975 S Los Altos Pkwy (in-person clinic visits only; 15-minute average reception wait; bedside manner 4.55/5 from 9 verified reports).
Credentialed as an MD specialist with 25 years post-graduation experience since completing medical school at an LCME/COCA institution (2001), Dr. Hicks coordinates 35 Active CMS HCPCS Codes workups from 5975 S Los Altos Pkwy (+1-856-555-6377).
Compared against Sparks, NV Family Practice peers
927 annual services across 199 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NV Family Practice mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99214 | Comprehensive Primary Care & Chronic Protocol Management | 351 | 30.77th | $130 – $178 |
| 99213 | Focused Acute & Preventive Primary Care Evaluation | 259 | 25.77th | $99 – $136 |
| G0439 | Annual Wellness Biomarker & Preventive Screening Visit | 100 | 33.77th | $149 – $204 |
| 36415 | Routine Venipuncture Blood Biomarker Collection | 75 | 34.77th | $28 – $43 |
| 99204 | New Patient Primary Care Intake & Diagnostic Plan | 50 | 33.77th | $178 – $244 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (35 HCPCS billing breadth) | 92 | 30.77th | $117 – $170 |
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Dr. Ronald Hicks, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Hicks National Provider Identifier | NPI #1326044520 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (89436) |
| Dr. Hicks Sparks CMS Volume Rank | 30.77th Pct (927 CMS svcs; Z -0.486σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NV Family Practice) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Sparks, NV) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 15 min lobby wait | 9 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.55/5 Listening • 4.62/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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