Michelle L Hicks, NP
Adult Health Nurse Practitioner
Michelle L Hicks is an Adult Health Nurse Practitioner based in Boise, ID with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 27 years in nursing, Michelle L Hicks, NP is a long-established adult health nurse practitioner in Boise. With 27+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Boise area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol. CMS MIPS quality score: 83.32/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 27% of reporting doctors in Idaho
- Federal MIPS score higher than 25% of MIPS-scored doctors in Idaho
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
600 N Robbins Rd Suite 100, Boise, ID 83702-4566
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
MIPS Score
202383.32/100
Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.4%
Idaho avg: 6.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.7 pts)
4.4% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better78.2%
Idaho avg: 84.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
151
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
253
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,386
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.78M
Percentile rankings compared against 179 reporting peers in Idaho.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-20%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$9.9k received from industry
26 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Michelle L Hicks's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
27 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LA2200X
Mailing address
190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712-6241
Differs from practice location
Virtual Adult Health Care With Michelle L Hicks
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle L Hicks for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Boise required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Michelle L Hicks
Dr. Hicks is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Boise, ID. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (208) 383-0201.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michelle L Hicks
Practice Location
600 N Robbins Rd Suite 100, Boise, ID 83702-4566
Mailing Address
190 E Bannock St, Boise, ID 83712-6241
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