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NICHOLAS RICO
NPI 1477264786
Physician Assistant in Albany, NY

Active since December 07, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
319 S MANNING BLVD STE 206, ALBANY, NY 12208(518) 525-8501(518) 525-8503 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2025, Jul 30, 2024, Dec 7, 2022 (3 updates tracked since 2022).

About Nicholas Rico NPPES

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

NICHOLAS RICO (NPI 1477264786) is an individual physician assistant in Albany, New York, licensed in New York (031963) and active in the NPI registry since December 2022. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Troy.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477264786
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameNICHOLAS RICO
Location Address319 S MANNING BLVD STE 206Albany, NY 12208-1743
Mailing AddressPo Box 14890Albany, NY 12212-4890 · (518) 525-5634 · Fax (518) 649-4094
Phone(518) 525-8501
Fax(518) 525-8503
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1477264786 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 031963
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 ListedSpecialist/Technologist, Other · Surgical TechnologistTaxonomy 246ZS0410X
319 S MANNING BLVD STE 206, Albany, NY 12208
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12231 Burdett Ave Ste 230Troy, NY 12180-2447 · Phone (518) 271-5527 · Fax (518) 833-7909

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

Nicholas Rico 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 ID2567909575
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240807003000
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.

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.
33 services20 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Peter's Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330057
Location315 South Manning BoulevardAlbany, NY 12208 · Albany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York

Acute Care Hospitals · Troy, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330180
Location2215 Burdett AvenueTroy, NY 12180 · Rensselaer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 12208 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
$84.93 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $21.23 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

STEPHANIE SHERMAN PA
Physician Assistant
319 S MANNING BLVD STE 206
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-8501
SONYA F MADDEN PA
Physician Assistant
319 S MANNING BLVD STE 206
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-8501
DR. ELIZABETH ANNE MARSHALL M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
319 S MANNING BLVD STE 206
ALBANY, NY 12208
Albany County (518) 525-8501

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 Nicholas Rico's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nicholas Rico is 1477264786. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2022.

Where is Nicholas Rico located?

Nicholas Rico practices at 319 S Manning Blvd Ste 206, Albany, NY 12208. The listed phone number is (518) 525-8501.

What is Nicholas Rico's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Nicholas Rico enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nicholas Rico 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.

Is Nicholas Rico affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nicholas Rico is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital and Samaritan Hospital Of Troy, New York.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nicholas Rico was last updated on December 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.