Paul Samuel Hicks, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Paul Samuel Hicks, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 41+ years, working in group practice. A Meharry Medical College School of Medicine graduate since 1985, he brings 41+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 81.31/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 34% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 19% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1988dNPPES updated 2020-11-25 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
600 Ivy St Ste 205, Elmira, NY 14905-1627
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202381.31/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better82.8%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
≈ Same as national average
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
896
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
609
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,330
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $982k
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — 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
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$24 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Paul Samuel Hicks's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1985
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 24, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
41 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Meharry Medical College School of Medicine (Class of 1985)
Mailing address
571 Saint Josephs Blvd Fl 2, Elmira, NY 14901-3230
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Paul Samuel Hicks
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Paul Samuel Hicks for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Elmira 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 Paul Samuel Hicks
Dr. Hicks is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Elmira, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (607) 737-4333.
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 Paul Samuel Hicks
Practice Location
600 Ivy St Ste 205, Elmira, NY 14905-1627
Mailing Address
571 Saint Josephs Blvd Fl 2, Elmira, NY 14901-3230
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