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DR. JASON ALEX RICKS O.D.
NPI 1275731101
Optometrist in Lewistown, MT

Active since July 03, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
96.7/100
CMS Quality Rating
119 E MAIN ST, LEWISTOWN, MT 59457(406) 535-5488(406) 535-3210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Jason Alex Ricks O.d. NPPES

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

DR. JASON ALEX RICKS O.D. (NPI 1275731101) is an individual optometrist in Lewistown, Montana, licensed in Montana (789) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Pacific University - College Of Optometry (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275731101
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. JASON ALEX RICKSCredential: O.D.
Location Address119 E MAIN STLewistown, MT 59457-1710
Mailing AddressPo Box 59Lewistown, MT 59457-0059 · (406) 535-2020 · Fax (406) 535-3210
Phone(406) 535-5488
Fax(406) 535-3210
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSPacific University - College Of OptometryGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1275731101 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in MT · 789
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
119 E MAIN ST, Lewistown, MT 59457
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Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid0484245MT
Other000084800MT · Group Medicare
Other011000654MT · Medicare Ptan
Other1245217199MT · Billing Provider Npi
Other25603MT · Blue Cross Blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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

Dr. Jason Alex Ricks O.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 ID2062504871
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070824000400
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 10

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 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.
419 services399 patients
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.
260 services166 patients
Imaging of retina 92134
Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
145 services97 patients
Imaging of optic nerve 92133
Imaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
106 services106 patients
Exam of visual field with extended testing 92083
An extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
71 services69 patients
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984
This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.
46 services31 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 59457 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
$130.52 typical visit price
range $56.81 – $172.26
Typical copayment $32.63 (range $14.20 – $43.06)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$70.82 typical visit price
range $18.24 – $140.32
Typical copayment $17.70 (range $4.56 – $35.08)
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.

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.

96.7/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.41
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
90%181 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
100%28 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
91%258 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Generated Health Data
Patient-generated health data or data from a non-clinical setting is incorporated into the certified EHR technology for at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period.
57%1,540 patients
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
91%1,540 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
88%1,540 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
22%1,540 patients2/55-star benchmark: 75%
View, Download and Transmit (VDT)
During the performance period, at least one unique patient (or patient-authorized representatives) seen by the MIPS eligible clinician actively engages with the EHR made accessible by the MIPS eligible clinician.
64%1,540 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

PAIGE NASH O.D.
Optometrist
119 E MAIN ST
LEWISTOWN, MT 59457
Fergus County (406) 535-5488
EYECARE ASSOCIATES OF LEWISTOWN PC
Optometrist
119 E MAIN ST
LEWISTOWN, MT 59457
Fergus County (406) 538-5488
RANDALL J. HOCH O.D.
Optometrist
119 E MAIN ST
LEWISTOWN, MT 59457
Fergus County (406) 535-5488

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 Jason Ricks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Jason Ricks is 1275731101. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2007.

Where is Jason Ricks located?

Jason Ricks practices at 119 E Main St, Lewistown, MT 59457. The listed phone number is (406) 535-5488.

What is Jason Ricks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Jason Ricks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Jason 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 Jason Ricks accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Mountain Health CO-OP and PacificSource Health Plans list Jason 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 Jason Ricks was last updated on March 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.