DR. WILLIAM ANDREW RICKS M.D.
NPI 1255863593
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Mobile, AL

Q: What is William Ricks's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Ricks is 1255863593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2017.

Q: What is William Ricks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Ricks was last updated on July 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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 March 28, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

6701 AIRPORT BLVD STE B123, MOBILE, AL 36608(251) 300-5140(251) 300-2249 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 31, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2019, Mar 28, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. William Andrew Ricks M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM ANDREW RICKS M.D. (NPI 1255863593) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Mobile, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (MD.37760) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine (2017).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255863593

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208G00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM ANDREW RICKSCredential: M.D.

Location Address6701 AIRPORT BLVD STE B123Mobile, AL 36608-6775

Mailing AddressPo Box 746450Atlanta, GA 30374-6450 · (866) 401-3057 · Fax (318) 868-6430

Phone(251) 300-5140

Fax(251) 300-2249

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of South Alabama College Of MedicineGraduated 2017

Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 31, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 31, 2025

✔ NPI 1255863593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208G00000X

License✔ Licensed in AL · MD.37760

Definition

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License TRN34386 (FL)

6701 AIRPORT BLVD STE B123, Mobile, AL 36608

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare.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

Dr. William Andrew 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 ID6507117561

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250730003505

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 Reassignment

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

Usa Health Physician Billing Services LLC

6.2 mi

Emergency Medicine

2451 UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL DR
Mobile, AL 36617

Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
857 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285292912 (251) 470-7300

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 36608 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

$161.63 typical visit price

range $52.65 – $161.63

Typical copayment $40.40 (range $13.16 – $40.40)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.08 typical visit price

range $16.56 – $131.65

Typical copayment $16.52 (range $4.14 – $32.91)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

KIMBERLY ANN DONNELLAN MD

Otolaryngology

6701 AIRPORT BLVD STE B123
MOBILE, AL 36608

Mobile County (251) 660-3495

ANDREA HAYES

Physician Assistant

6701 AIRPORT BLVD STE B123
MOBILE, AL 36608

Mobile County (251) 300-5140

PARKER MULLEN MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

6701 AIRPORT BLVD STE B123
MOBILE, AL 36608

Mobile County (251) 300-5140

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 William Ricks's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Ricks is 1255863593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2017.

Where is William Ricks located?

William Ricks practices at 6701 Airport Blvd Ste B123, Mobile, AL 36608. The listed phone number is (251) 300-5140.

What is William Ricks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is William Ricks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William 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 William Ricks's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), William Ricks reassigns Medicare benefits to Usa Health Physician Billing Services LLC (Mobile, AL). 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 William Ricks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does William Ricks accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list William 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Ricks was last updated on July 31, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.