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VERONICA LYNN RICKS FNP
NPI 1174613947
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Hammond, LA

Active since October 13, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
92.8/100
CMS Quality Rating
1204 S MORRISON BLVD, SUITE B, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 419-9939(985) 419-7067 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Veronica Lynn Ricks Fnp NPPES

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

VERONICA LYNN RICKS FNP (NPI 1174613947) is an individual family provider in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP05057) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174613947
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameVERONICA LYNN RICKSCredential: FNP
Location Address1204 S MORRISON BLVD, SUITE BHammond, LA 70403-5702
Mailing Address1905 W Thomas St, Suite D #356Hammond, LA 70401-2901 · (985) 419-9939 · Fax (985) 419-7067
Phone(985) 419-9939
Fax(985) 419-7067
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1174613947 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · AP05057
1204 S MORRISON BLVD, Hammond, LA 70403
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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

Veronica Lynn Ricks Fnp 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 ID4385643527
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061215000325
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
101 services63 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
87 services60 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Lallie Kemp Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Independence, LA
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number191321
Location52579 Highway 51 SouthIndependence, LA 70443 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

92.8/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.92
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost78.43

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
9 suppliers20 claims35 services$6.68 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers12 claims12 services$203.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Veronica Ricks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Veronica Ricks is 1174613947. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2006.

Where is Veronica Ricks located?

Veronica Ricks practices at 1204 S Morrison Blvd Suite B, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 419-9939.

What is Veronica Ricks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Veronica Ricks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Veronica 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.

What insurance does Veronica Ricks accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and HMO Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Veronica 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 Veronica Ricks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Veronica Ricks is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center and Lallie Kemp Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Veronica Ricks was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years 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.