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DR. ABEEKU AYIZE RICKS M.D.
NPI 1205368222
Internal Medicine in Tifton, GA

Active since March 29, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
78.41/100
CMS Quality Rating
901 18TH ST E, TIFTON, GA 31794(229) 382-7120 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 1, 2020, Jul 22, 2020, Mar 29, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Abeeku Ayize Ricks M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ABEEKU AYIZE RICKS M.D. (NPI 1205368222) is an individual internal medicine provider in Tifton, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (86189) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Atlanta.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205368222
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ABEEKU AYIZE RICKSCredential: M.D.
Location Address901 18TH ST ETifton, GA 31794-3648
Mailing Address80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr SeAtlanta, GA 30303-3031
Phone(229) 382-7120
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2020
✔ NPI 1205368222 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 86189
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
901 18TH ST E, Tifton, GA 31794
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1720 Westview Dr, SWAtlanta, GA 30310 · Phone (404) 756-1368

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Abeeku Ayize Ricks M.d. 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 ID1759705031
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200720002031
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Abeeku Ricks reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Tift Regional Health System Inc
Same address
Clinic/Center
907 18TH ST E, SUITE 140
Tifton, GA 31794
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 380 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1306244090 (229) 353-4325
Emory Specialty Associates, LLC
141 mi
Anesthesiology
303 SMITH ST
Lagrange, GA 30240
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,506 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1407864168 (404) 778-4888
Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation
162 mi
Multi-Specialty
3896 PRINCETON LAKES WAY
Atlanta, GA 30331
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 771 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649765686 (404) 616-8880
Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc
166 mi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
80 JESSE HILL JR DR SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 2,681 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063678563 (404) 778-5014

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
294 services126 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
119 services65 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
91 services86 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
45 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Emory Decatur Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Decatur, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110076
Location2701 N Decatur RoadDecatur, GA 30033 · De Kalb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Grady Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110079
Location80 Jesse Hill, Jr Drive SEAtlanta, GA 30303 · Fulton County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Tift Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tifton, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110095
Location901 E 18th StreetTifton, GA 31793 · Tift County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31794 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

78.41/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality58.68
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost66.15

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.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers60 claims60 services$18.73 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers64 claims64 services$100.06 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

COLE BURGESS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
901 18TH ST E
TIFTON, GA 31794
Tift County (229) 353-6124
ISRAEL SAUCEDO APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
901 18TH ST E
TIFTON, GA 31794
Tift County (229) 353-7050
JAVERIA NASEER MBBS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
901 18TH ST E
TIFTON, GA 31794
Tift County (229) 382-7120
WILLIAM A GUEST MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
901 18TH ST E
TIFTON, GA 31794
Tift County (229) 353-3400
JOSE ABANTAO PT
Physical Therapist
901 18TH ST E
TIFTON, GA 31794
Tift County (229) 353-3347
DR. KAMRAN LATEEF MD
Internal Medicine
901 18TH ST E
TIFTON, GA 31794
Tift County (229) 353-6051
HEATH FARMER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
901 18TH ST E
TIFTON, GA 31794
Tift County (229) 353-6124
DAVID RYAN ATKINS APRN-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
901 18TH ST E
TIFTON, GA 31794
Tift County (229) 382-7120

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 Abeeku Ricks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Abeeku Ricks is 1205368222. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2017.

Where is Abeeku Ricks located?

Abeeku Ricks practices at 901 18th St E, Tifton, GA 31794. The listed phone number is (229) 382-7120.

What is Abeeku Ricks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Abeeku Ricks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Abeeku 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 organizations bill Medicare for Abeeku Ricks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Abeeku Ricks reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Tift Regional Health System Inc (Tifton, GA), Emory Specialty Associates, LLC (Lagrange, GA), Grady Memorial Hospital Corporation (Atlanta, GA) and Emory Medical Care Foundation Inc (Atlanta, GA). Each 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 Abeeku Ricks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Abeeku Ricks accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Abeeku 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 Abeeku Ricks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Abeeku Ricks is affiliated with Emory Decatur Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital and Tift Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Abeeku Ricks was last updated on December 1, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.