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DR. ALFRED RICKS JR. M.D.
NPI 1750352563
Emergency Medicine in West Columbia, TX

Active since January 30, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2142 RIVERSIDE DR, WEST COLUMBIA, TX 77486(979) 345-6599 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Alfred Ricks Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ALFRED RICKS JR. M.D. (NPI 1750352563) is an individual emergency medicine provider in West Columbia, Texas, licensed in Texas (E6581) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Refugio County Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas (1976).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750352563
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ALFRED RICKS JR.Credential: M.D.
Location Address2142 RIVERSIDE DRWest Columbia, TX 77486-9642
Mailing Address2142 Riverside DrWest Columbia, TX 77486-9642 · (979) 345-6599
Phone(979) 345-6599
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At DallasGraduated 1976
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 2013
✔ NPI 1750352563 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · E6581
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License E6581 (TX)
2142 RIVERSIDE DR, West Columbia, TX 77486
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINB25911TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Alfred Ricks Jr. 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 ID6608815501
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050429000622
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 4

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 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
51 services27 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
37 services31 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.
15 services14 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
15 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Refugio County Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Refugio, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451317
Location107 Swift StreetRefugio, TX 78377 · Refugio County
Emergency services

Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Kenedy, TX
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number451364
Location3349 S Highway 181Kenedy, TX 78119 · Karnes County
Emergency services

Dimmit Regional Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Carrizo Springs, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number451390
Location704 Hospital DriveCarrizo Springs, TX 78834 · Dimmit County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77486 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
$88.15 typical visit price
range $57.16 – $172.89
Typical copayment $22.03 (range $14.29 – $43.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.84 typical visit price
range $18.45 – $141.27
Typical copayment $25.21 (range $4.61 – $35.31)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
28%92 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 Alfred Ricks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Alfred Ricks is 1750352563. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2006.

Where is Alfred Ricks located?

Alfred Ricks practices at 2142 Riverside Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486. The listed phone number is (979) 345-6599.

What is Alfred Ricks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Alfred Ricks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Alfred 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 Alfred Ricks accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Alfred 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 Alfred Ricks affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Alfred Ricks is affiliated with Refugio County Memorial Hospital, Otto Kaiser Memorial Hospital and Dimmit Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Alfred Ricks was last updated on September 8, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.