ELIZABETH T RICKS M.D.
NPI 1710440847
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Houston, TX
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
Specialties & Licenses 2
Secondary Practice Locations 2
Accepted Insurance
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
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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Elizabeth Ricks reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Houston, TX 77030
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 2,296 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pasadena, TX 77505
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 118 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
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.
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, TXPhysician 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.
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.
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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Elizabeth Ricks's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elizabeth Ricks reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX) and Baylor College Of Medicine (Pasadena, TX). 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 Elizabeth Ricks's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Elizabeth Ricks accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas 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 weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 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.
# Elizabeth T Ricks, M.D. · NPI 1710440847
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology physician in Houston, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 6, 2019.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1710440847 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 6, 2019
- **Primary specialty:** Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology · taxonomy 207ZP0102X
- **State license:** U0837 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1504 TAUB LOOP, Houston, TX 77030-1608
- **Phone:** (713) 873-3200
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Baylor College Of Medicine (NPI 1053352914, Houston, TX); Baylor College Of Medicine (NPI 1316921026, Pasadena, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2019
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** November 15, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1710440847) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.