ELIZABETH T RICKS M.D.
NPI 1710440847
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Houston, TX

Active since April 06, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1504 TAUB LOOP, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 873-3200 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 15, 2024, Aug 16, 2024, May 7, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Elizabeth T Ricks M.d. NPPES

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

ELIZABETH T RICKS M.D. (NPI 1710440847) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (U0837) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Harris Health System, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710440847
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameELIZABETH T RICKSCredential: M.D.
Location Address1504 TAUB LOOPHouston, TX 77030-1608
Mailing Address1 Baylor Plz # Bcm286aHouston, TX 77030-3411 · (713) 873-3200
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 15, 2024
NPI 1710440847 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License Licensed in TX · U0837
Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Also ListedPathology · Blood Banking & Transfusion MedicineTaxonomy 207ZB0001X · License U0837 (TX)
1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411 · Phone (832) 824-1864
Location 24600 E Sam Houston Pkwy SouthPasadena, TX 77505-3948 · Phone (713) 481-3594 · Fax (713) 481-3588

Accepted Insurance

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

Elizabeth T Ricks M.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 ID8527407683
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240422003290
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

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.

Coagulation function screening test with interpretation and report 85390
A coagulation function screening test is a type of blood test that checks how well your blood clots. It's important because clotting helps prevent excessive bleeding. The test results are interpreted and a report is provided to help guide your doctor's treatment plan.
20 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Harris Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450289
Location2525 Holly HallHouston, TX 77054 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Physician Assistant
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP, EMERGENCY CENTER
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Obstetrics & Gynecology
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Emergency Medicine
1504 TAUB LOOP
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Elizabeth Ricks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Ricks is 1710440847. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2019.

Where is Elizabeth Ricks located?

Elizabeth Ricks practices at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 873-3200.

What is Elizabeth Ricks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Elizabeth Ricks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth Ricks accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Molina Healthcare list Elizabeth 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.

Is Elizabeth Ricks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elizabeth Ricks is affiliated with Harris Health System.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Ricks was last updated on November 15, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.