Quick answers
- Does Erica C. Hickerson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Erica C. Hickerson 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 Erica C. Hickerson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 189 Original Medicare patients and 2,229 services for Erica C. Hickerson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Erica C. Hickerson's NPI number?
- 1275560336. 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 Erica C. Hickerson, 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 | 189 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,229 |
| Different services or procedures | 57 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)298 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)276 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)242 services
- Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (85025)164 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)154 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 pressure71%
- High cholesterol71%
- Arthritis31%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Erica C. Hickerson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Erica C. Hickerson 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.
- Wesley Medical CenterWichita, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170123
Practice locations
Addresses where Erica C. Hickerson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 606 N Mulberry RdDerby, KS 67037 (316) 788‑3787
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Erica C. Hickerson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tanglewood Family Medical Center PA8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Derby
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Derby, KS — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tanglewood Family Medical Center PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275560336 |
| 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