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DR. RICKIE WADE ELLIS M.D.
NPI 1831129220
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Kinston, NC

Active since July 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
107 S QUEEN ST, KINSTON, NC 28501(252) 522-9800(252) 523-9790 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 28, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Rickie Wade Ellis M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICKIE WADE ELLIS M.D. (NPI 1831129220) is an individual psychiatry provider in Kinston, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200101442) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital, and is a graduate of Brody School Of Medicine At East Carolina University (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831129220
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. RICKIE WADE ELLISCredential: M.D.
Location Address107 S QUEEN STKinston, NC 28501-4933
Mailing Address4300 Sapphire Ct Ste 110Greenville, NC 27834-9079 · (252) 830-7561
Phone(252) 522-9800
Fax(252) 523-9790
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBrody School Of Medicine At East Carolina UniversityGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJuly 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 28, 2022
NPPES CertifiedNovember 28, 2022
✔ NPI 1831129220 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200101442
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
107 S QUEEN ST, Kinston, NC 28501
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC.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

Dr. Rickie Wade Ellis 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 ID8325021553
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040609001097
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rickie Ellis reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Port Health Services
2.2 mi
Counselor
2901 N HERRITAGE ST STE B
Kinston, NC 28501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720145535 (252) 233-2383
Integrated Family Services, PLLC
34 mi
Community/Behavioral Health
3383 HENDERSON DR
Jacksonville, NC 28546
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356894638 (910) 939-6475

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 3

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.

Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
77 services12 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This 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.
67 services31 patients
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management visit, 30 minutes 90833
Psychotherapy with evaluation and management is a 30-minute session where a mental health professional talks with you about your concerns and feelings. They assess your mental health, provide support, and manage your treatment plan to help improve your well-being.
16 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Ahoskie, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340099
Location500 S Academy StAhoskie, NC 27910 · Hertford County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28501 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
100%64 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
31%45 patients2/55-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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

AQILAH TALIB BATTLE MSW, LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
107 S QUEEN ST
KINSTON, NC 28501
Lenoir County (252) 522-9800

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 Rickie Ellis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rickie Ellis is 1831129220. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 3, 2006.

Where is Rickie Ellis located?

Rickie Ellis practices at 107 S Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501. The listed phone number is (252) 522-9800.

What is Rickie Ellis's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Rickie Ellis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rickie Ellis 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 Rickie Ellis's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rickie Ellis reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Port Health Services (Kinston, NC) and Integrated Family Services, PLLC (Jacksonville, NC). 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 Rickie Ellis's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rickie Ellis accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC list Rickie Ellis 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 Rickie Ellis affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rickie Ellis is affiliated with Vidant Roanoke Chowan Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rickie Ellis was last updated on November 28, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.