RICARDA HOPPER PA-C
NPI 1003628819
Physician Assistant in Knoxville, TN

Q: What is Ricarda Hopper's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ricarda Hopper is 1003628819. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 21, 2025. The provider is also known as Ricarda Urso Pa-C.

Q: What is Ricarda Hopper's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ricarda Hopper was last updated on February 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since January 21, 2025PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

9430 PARK WEST BLVD STE 330, KNOXVILLE, TN 37923(865) 693-6065 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Ricarda Hopper Pa-c NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RICARDA HOPPER PA-C (NPI 1003628819) is an individual physician assistant in Knoxville, Tennessee and active in the NPI registry since January 2025. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Fort Loudoun Medical Center, and is a graduate of Lincoln Memorial University Medical Department (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003628819

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameRICARDA HOPPERCredential: PA-C

Location Address9430 PARK WEST BLVD STE 330Knoxville, TN 37923-4203

Mailing Address9430 Park West Blvd Ste 330Knoxville, TN 37923-4203 · (865) 693-6065

Phone(865) 693-6065

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSLincoln Memorial University Medical DepartmentGraduated 2024

Enumeration DateJanuary 21, 2025

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 2, 2026

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 2, 2026

✔ NPI 1003628819 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

9430 PARK WEST BLVD STE 330, Knoxville, TN 37923

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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ricarda Urso Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ricarda Hopper Pa-c is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8325569700

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250303001610

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Fort Loudoun Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir City, TN

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number440110

Location550 Fort Loudon Medical Center DrLenoir City, TN 37772 · Loudon County

Emergency services

Parkwest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440173

Location9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923 · Knox County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37923 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$81.53 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.01 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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