Nina Malika Hicks, MD
Nina Malika Hicks, MD specializes in family medicine, serving patients in Franklin Square, NY in group practice. She graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 2006 and has 20+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 43% of reporting doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1209 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, NY 11010-1537
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.28%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New York0.28% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.3%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
85
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
557
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,523
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.04M
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-15%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing
US avg: 13.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$263 received from industry
12 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Nina Malika Hicks's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.61 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityShe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Board certified · Oct 26, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
20 years in practice
Experienced
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.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 2006)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Nina Malika Hicks
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nina Malika Hicks for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Franklin Square 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 Nina Malika Hicks
NPI records show Dr. Hicks as active with telehealth listed in Franklin Square, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (516) 377-8014.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1209 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, NY 11010-1537
Mailing Address
1209 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, NY 11010-1537
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