Physician profile
Stephen Hicks
NPI 1861954786
$6,081.72
in general payments reported to CMS, 2019-2025
3 companies · $1,982 in 2025
The $1,982 reported for 2025 was more than what 94% of Nurse Practitioner providers received nationally (typical 2025 total: $174).
Payments by year
General payments by program year, as reported to CMS.
General payments by year: 2021: $115 · 2022: $1,350 · 2023: $852 · 2024: $1,782 · 2025: $1,982.
What the payments were for
Nature of payment as categorized by the reporting companies: meals, consulting, travel, and so on.
Consulting Fee: $2,700 · Food and Beverage: $1,903 · Entertainment: $14.19.
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| Payment type | Amount (2023-2025) |
|---|---|
| Consulting Fee | $2,700.00 |
| Food and Beverage | $1,902.55 |
| Entertainment | $14.19 |
Payment-type detail covers 2023-2025; earlier years are included in totals but not broken out here.
Who reported paying
General payments only, as reported to CMS. Product names cover 2023-2025.
| Company | General payments | Years | Top products |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Laboratories | $3,076.59 | 2022-2025 | Thoratec Heartmate 3 Lvas Implant Kit, Cardiomems |
| Medtronic, INC. | $2,990.94 | 2021-2025 | Hvad Pump Implant Kit |
| Argentum Medical | $14.19 | 2024 |
Drugs and devices associated with these payments
CMS records which products a payment was associated with, not how the money was allocated. Association is not allocation: one payment can be associated with several products, and a product listing does not mean the payment was made because of that product. Product detail covers 2023-2025.
If you want to bring it up
Most clinicians are glad to talk about this. A respectful way in:
- "I saw Stephen Hicks listed in the CMS Open Payments database. Can you tell me about your work with those companies?"
- "Is there a generic or alternative to this medication, and would it work as well for me?"
- "What made you choose this particular treatment for my situation?"
These are normal questions. A good clinician will welcome them.
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Source: CMS Open Payments, program years 2019-2025, as reported to CMS by drug and device makers (published June 30, 2026). Drug and device detail covers 2023-2025.