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DR. RAYMOND ROBERT RICKARDS D.C.
NPI 1518159342
Chiropractor in Escondido, CA

Active since August 15, 2007
1340 W VALLEY PKWY STE 201, ESCONDIDO, CA 92029(760) 745-1511(760) 735-5885 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 30, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 30, 2020, Jun 13, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Raymond Robert Rickards D.c. NPPES

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

DR. RAYMOND ROBERT RICKARDS D.C. (NPI 1518159342) is an individual chiropractor in Escondido, California, licensed in California (DC12519) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is a graduate of Other (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518159342
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy111N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RAYMOND ROBERT RICKARDSCredential: D.C.
Location Address1340 W VALLEY PKWY STE 201Escondido, CA 92029-2136
Mailing AddressPo Box 546Cardiff, CA 92007-0546 · (858) 436-7600 · Fax (760) 797-1845
Phone(760) 745-1511
Fax(760) 735-5885
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 30, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 30, 2020
✔ NPI 1518159342 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyChiropractorChiropractic Providers
Taxonomy Code111N00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · DC12519
Definition
A provider qualified by a Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.), licensed by the State and who practices chiropractic medicine -that discipline within the healing arts which deals with the nervous system and its relationship to the spinal column and its interrelationship with other body systems.
1340 W VALLEY PKWY STE 201, Escondido, CA 92029
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Other Identifiers 2

OtherWDC12519ACA · Medicare Ptan For Doctor
OtherW21266CA · Medicare Ptan For Corp.

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Raymond Robert Rickards D.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7810086725
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071129000668

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Rickards Chiropractic, Inc.
2.3 mi
Chiropractor
1111 E WASHINGTON AVE, SUITE D
Escondido, CA 92025
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1639130677 (760) 745-1511

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 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.

Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 1-2 spinal regions 98940
Chiropractic manipulative treatment focuses on adjusting your spine to improve your body's physical function. In this service, a chiropractor applies controlled force to 1-2 spinal regions. This helps to restore mobility and alleviate discomfort in those areas.
434 services42 patients
Chiropractic manipulative treatment, 3-4 spinal regions 98941
Chiropractic manipulative treatment for 3-4 spinal regions involves a trained professional applying controlled force to specific areas of your spine. This can help alleviate pain, improve physical function, and support your body's natural healing process.
29 services15 patients

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 Raymond Rickards's NPI number?

The NPI number for Raymond Rickards is 1518159342. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2007.

Where is Raymond Rickards located?

Raymond Rickards practices at 1340 W Valley Pkwy Ste 201, Escondido, CA 92029. The listed phone number is (760) 745-1511.

What is Raymond Rickards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Chiropractor with taxonomy code 111N00000X.

Is Raymond Rickards enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Raymond Rickards is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Raymond Rickards's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Raymond Rickards reassigns Medicare benefits to Rickards Chiropractic, Inc. (Escondido, CA). 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 Raymond Rickards's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Raymond Rickards was last updated on July 30, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.