Sergio Hickey, M.D.

General Practice

Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY

(757) 953-0669Pittsburgh, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Sergio Hickey, M.D. practices as part of a group general practitioner practice in Pittsburgh, PA. A University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine graduate since 2013, he brings 13+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 90% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 8 General Practice providers in PASee all General Practice in Pittsburgh13+ years experienceNPI since 2013

Older · 2932dNPPES updated 2018-04-25 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3471 Fifth Ave Kaufmann Building Suite 910, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

40.54%

Pennsylvania avg: 4.3 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+35.4 pts)

40.54% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

95.9%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.1 pts)

Top 10% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

112

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

150

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,009

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $30k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
39%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+5%)37%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+1%)35%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Tobacco Use Disorder
23%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.7k received from industry

39 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Sergio Hickey's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2013

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

  2. 13 years in practice

    Established

General PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions.

Taxonomy: 208D00000X

Education & Training

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Class of 2013)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3600 Forbes Ave Forbes Tower - Plaza Level Suite 140, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Differs from practice location

Virtual General Practice Care With Sergio Hickey

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Sergio Hickey for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Pittsburgh 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 Sergio Hickey

Dr. Hickey is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Pittsburgh, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (757) 953-0669.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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