Deborah Hicks, NP
Hicks Nurse Practitioner
1891188850Is Deborah Hicks, NP a Good Nurse Practitioner?
Deborah Hicks, NP has a trust score of 75/100 — a solid, above-average rating for nurse practitioners in Hickory. With 11 years of practice (above the local average of 10), they have solid experience.
The most important verification step for any nurse practitioner is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Hicks's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a family nurse practitioner?
Family nurse practitioners provide primary care across the lifespan — from children to seniors — including checkups, chronic-disease management, and preventive care.
When to see one: For whole-family primary care and ongoing health needs.
More about family nurse practitioners →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Nurse practitioners in Hickory, NC
Hickory has 212 verified nurse practitioners on NPProof, with an average of about 10 years in practice, and 90 focused on family nurse practitioner. North Carolina nurse practitioners are licensed and disciplined by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
11
Years practicing
10
Avg in Hickory
212
Nurse Practitioners in Hickory
NP
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Hicks's license is active and unrestricted with the North Carolina board of nursing (link on this page).
- Ask whether they practice independently or under a collaborative agreement — scope varies by state.
- Confirm they can prescribe what you may need, including any controlled medications, in your state.
- Describe your health goal and ask whether they handle it directly or coordinate with a physician.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and typical appointment length.
Frequently asked questions
Is Deborah Hicks, NP a licensed nurse practitioner?
Deborah Hicks, NP is an advanced-practice nurse practitioner (NP) with an NPI (1891188850) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the North Carolina Board of Nursing — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Deborah Hicks, NP?
Deborah Hicks, NP has approximately 11 years in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average nurse practitioner in Hickory has about 10 years. There are 212 nurse practitioners in Hickory, including 90 with a family nurse practitioner focus.
Where is Deborah Hicks, NP located?
Deborah Hicks, NP practices at Hicks Nurse Practitioner, 2165 MEDICAL PARK DR, Hickory, NC 28602. Phone: (828) 324-2800.
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Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Hicks's current standing at the source:
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Quick Facts
- Focus
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Credential
- NP
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 03/13/2015