Quick answers
- Does Nathan Z. Hicks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nathan Z. Hicks accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nathan Z. Hicks see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 830 Original Medicare patients and 2,012 services for Nathan Z. Hicks. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nathan Z. Hicks's NPI number?
- 1144667817. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nathan Z. Hicks, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 830 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,012 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)683 services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)395 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)246 services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)240 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)122 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis60%
- Depression50%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
- Diabetes43%
Hospitals where Nathan Z. Hicks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nathan Z. Hicks at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130007
- St Luke's Regional Medical CenterBoise, ID · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 130006
- St Luke's Wood River Medical CenterKetchum, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131323
- Weiser Memorial HospitalWeiser, ID · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 131307
Practice locations
Addresses where Nathan Z. Hicks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 210 Cleveland BlvdCaldwell, ID 83605 (208) 459‑1522
- 2814 S Indiana AveCaldwell, ID 83605 (208) 459‑0808
- 331 E Park StWeiser, ID 83672 (208) 549‑2416
- 6000 W Denton StBoise, ID 83704 (208) 629‑4383
- 620 N 6th StBellevue, ID 83313 (208) 788‑7180
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nathan Z. Hicks as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Directors of Idaho PLLC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Family Practicealso
Other hospitalists in Idaho
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Idaho — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Directors of Idaho PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Louisville School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144667817 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians