IRENE RICKS PA-C
NPI 1336921329
Physician Assistant in Palo Alto, CA

Active since October 16, 2023PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2515 EL CAMINO REAL STE 201, PALO ALTO, CA 94306(888) 663-6331(415) 252-7176 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 14, 2025, Oct 16, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Irene Ricks Pa-c NPPES

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

IRENE RICKS PA-C (NPI 1336921329) is an individual physician assistant in Palo Alto, California, licensed in California (PA63424) and active in the NPI registry since October 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336921329
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameIRENE RICKSCredential: PA-C
Location Address2515 EL CAMINO REAL STE 201Palo Alto, CA 94306-1776
Mailing Address521 Newville DrLos Gatos, CA 95032-1140
Fax(415) 252-7176
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateOctober 16, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 14, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 14, 2025
NPI 1336921329 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in CA · PA63424
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · SurgicalTaxonomy 363AS0400X
2515 EL CAMINO REAL STE 201, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1900 Veterans Blvd Ste 150Redwood City, CA 94063-1741 · Phone (888) 663-6331
Location 2521 Newville DrLos Gatos, CA 95032-1140 · Phone (408) 691-0862

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Irene Ricks Pa-c 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 ID6002254356
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240404003627
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 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.
35 services26 patients
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415
This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.
13 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94306 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
$106.47 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $26.61 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
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.

Family Medicine
2515 EL CAMINO REAL STE 201
PALO ALTO, CA 94306
Physician Assistant
2515 EL CAMINO REAL STE 201
PALO ALTO, CA 94306
Pediatrics
2515 EL CAMINO REAL STE 201
PALO ALTO, CA 94306

Frequently Asked Questions

The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1336921329, enumerated as an "individual" on October 16, 2023.

The provider is located at 2515 EL CAMINO REAL STE 201 PALO ALTO, CA 94306 and the phone number is (888) 663-6331.

Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.