MS. NANCY E. RICKUS CRNA
NPI 1295704856
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in North Adams, MA

Active since March 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
71 HOSPITAL AVE, NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247(413) 664-5000(413) 664-5643 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ms. Nancy E. Rickus Crna NPPES

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

MS. NANCY E. RICKUS CRNA (NPI 1295704856) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in North Adams, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (156466) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295704856
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMS. NANCY E. RICKUSCredential: CRNA
Location Address71 HOSPITAL AVENorth Adams, MA 01247-2504
Mailing Address71 Hospital AveNorth Adams, MA 01247-2504 · (413) 664-5000 · Fax (413) 664-5643
Fax(413) 664-5643
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1295704856 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 156466
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
71 HOSPITAL AVE, North Adams, MA 01247

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

Ms. Nancy E. Rickus Crna 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 ID9537255179
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071012000427
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Nancy Rickus reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Critical Access
71 HOSPITAL AVE
North Adams, MA 01247
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1437839669 (Massachusetts)
  • 153 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
725 NORTH ST
Pittsfield, MA 01201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Massachusetts enrollment
  • 394 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.

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum 00902
Anesthesia for procedures on the anus and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
13 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Berkshire Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsfield, MA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220046
Location725 North StreetPittsfield, MA 01201 · Berkshire County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01247 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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 20

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

Internal Medicine
71 HOSPITAL AVE
NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
Specialist
71 HOSPITAL AVE
NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
Physician Assistant
71 HOSPITAL AVE
NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
Hospitalist
71 HOSPITAL AVE
NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
71 HOSPITAL AVE
NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
Physician Assistant
71 HOSPITAL AVE
NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
Obstetrics & Gynecology
71 HOSPITAL AVE
NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247
Dietitian, Registered
71 HOSPITAL AVE
NORTH ADAMS, MA 01247

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 Nancy Rickus's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nancy Rickus is 1295704856. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2006.

Where is Nancy Rickus located?

Nancy Rickus practices at 71 Hospital Ave, North Adams, MA 01247. The listed phone number is (413) 664-5000.

What is Nancy Rickus's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Nancy Rickus enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nancy Rickus 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 Nancy Rickus's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nancy Rickus reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: North Adams Regional Hospital Corporation (North Adams, MA) and Berkshire Medical Center, Inc (Pittsfield, MA). 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 Nancy Rickus's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Nancy Rickus affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nancy Rickus is affiliated with Berkshire Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nancy Rickus was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.