NICHOLAS L RICO M.D.
NPI 1801916366
Family Medicine in Fort Wayne, IN
NPI Status: Active since March 29, 2007
Contact Information
1818 CAREW ST STE 120
FORT WAYNE, IN
ZIP 46805
Phone: (260) 425-6200
Fax: (260) 425-6205
- Individual
- Male
- Family Medicine
About NICHOLAS RICO
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Nicholas Rico, a primary care provider established in Fort Wayne, Indiana with a medical specialization in Family Medicine. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1801916366 assigned on March 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207Q00000X with license number 01031164A (IN). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1801916366
- Provider Name
- NICHOLAS L RICO M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1818 CAREW ST STE 120 FORT WAYNE, IN 46805
- Location Phone
- (260) 425-6200
- Location Fax
- (260) 425-6205
- Mailing Address
- 11109 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR # 117 FORT WAYNE, IN 46845
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 03-29-2007
- Last Update Date
- 12-23-2021
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A primary care provider (PCP) like Nicholas Rico sees people with common medical problems. The primary care provider might be a doctor, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or clinic that are usually involved in your long-term care. A PCP might provide preventive care, treat common medical conditions, identify urgent medical problems and refer you to specialists when necessary. Primary care is usually provided in an outpatient facility but if you are admitted to a hospital your PCP may assist in your care. The most common medical conditions seen by primary care providers are: hypertension, upper respiratory tract infections, depression or anxiety, back pain, arthritis, dermatitis, diabetes, urinary tract infections, etc .
Location Map
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Family Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207Q00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 01031164A
- License State
- IN
- Taxonomy Description
- Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 080192526 | OTHER (01) | IN | RAILROAD MEDICARE |
| 100079790A | MEDICAID (05) | IN |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 53 times for 47 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1801916366, we treat the final digit (6) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 54. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 54 = 6).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 54 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Other Providers at the Same Location
The following 11 providers are registered at the same or a nearby location.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1801916366, enumerated as an "individual" on March 29, 2007.
The provider is located at 1818 CAREW ST STE 120 FORT WAYNE, IN 46805 and the phone number is (260) 425-6200.
Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Railroad Medicare, Medicare and Medicaid. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
