Saundra Marie Hickson, N, APRN, FNP-BC
Saundra Marie Hickson is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Cape Girardeau, MO with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across MO can see Saundra Marie Hickson, N, APRN, FNP-BC in person in Cape Girardeau or via virtual visit — no travel required. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and anxiety.
Recent · 79dNPPES updated 2026-03-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202363.64/100
Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-20 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
67
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
96
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
741
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $58k
Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.
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 Anxiety Disorders.
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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — 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 (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$41 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 Saundra Marie Hickson's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 5, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
Po Box 776084, Chicago, IL 60677-6084
Differs from practice location
Virtual Nursing Care With Saundra Marie Hickson
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Saundra Marie Hickson for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Cape Girardeau 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 Saundra Marie Hickson
Dr. Hickson is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cape Girardeau, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (573) 334-4822.
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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Practice Location
1701 Lacey St, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-5230
Mailing Address
Po Box 776084, Chicago, IL 60677-6084
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