ANDREW M RICKS RN, BSN
NPI 1154138170
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Hammond, LA

Active since December 12, 2024Accepts Medicare Assignment
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 230-2198(985) 230-2159 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Andrew M Ricks Rn, Bsn NPPES

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

ANDREW M RICKS RN, BSN (NPI 1154138170) is an individual student in an organized health care education/training program in Hammond, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since December 2024. He is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2026).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154138170
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy390200000X
Provider Legal NameANDREW M RICKSCredential: RN, BSN
Location Address15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRHammond, LA 70403-1436
Mailing Address356 Lions StJefferson, LA 70121-3504 · (504) 615-6939
Fax(985) 230-2159
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2026
Enumeration DateDecember 12, 2024
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2026
✔ NPI 1154138170 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Taxonomy Code390200000X
Definition
An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.
Also ListedRegistered Nurse · NeuroscienceTaxonomy 163WN0800X · License 205658 (LA)
Also ListedNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredTaxonomy 367500000X · License 205658 (LA)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, Hammond, LA 70403

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11900 Gravier StNew Orleans, LA 70112-2262 · Phone (504) 615-6939
Location 2356 Lions StJefferson, LA 70121-3504 · Phone (504) 615-6939

Other Identifiers 1

Other205658LA · License

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Andrew M Ricks Rn, Bsn 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 ID3870067945
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260630003410

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Andrew Ricks reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
Hammond, LA 70403
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1780868612 (Louisiana)
  • 310 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

North Oaks Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hammond, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190015
Location15790 Paul Vega MD DriveHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, REVENUE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Anesthesiology
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Andrew Ricks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Ricks is 1154138170. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2024.

Where is Andrew Ricks located?

Andrew Ricks practices at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 230-2198.

What is Andrew Ricks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program with taxonomy code 390200000X.

Is Andrew Ricks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Andrew Ricks is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Andrew Ricks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Andrew Ricks reassigns Medicare benefits to North Oaks Medical Center, LLC (Hammond, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Andrew Ricks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Andrew Ricks accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Andrew Ricks as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Andrew Ricks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Andrew Ricks is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Andrew Ricks was last updated on June 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.