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MELISSA RICKENS PA-C
NPI 1982207205
Physician Assistant in Danville, PA

Active since November 19, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
77.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
100 N ACADEMY AVE, DANVILLE, PA 17822(570) 271-6389(570) 271-6021 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 26, 2026, Feb 26, 2025, May 24, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Melissa Rickens Pa-c NPPES

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

MELISSA RICKENS PA-C (NPI 1982207205) is an individual physician assistant in Danville, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA062077) and active in the NPI registry since November 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982207205
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMELISSA RICKENSCredential: PA-C
Location Address100 N ACADEMY AVEDanville, PA 17822-9800
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6389 · Fax (570) 271-6021
Phone(570) 271-6389
Fax(570) 271-6021
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateNovember 19, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 26, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1982207205 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MA062077
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
100 N ACADEMY AVE, Danville, PA 17822
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Melissa Ann Rickens Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource.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

Melissa Rickens Pa-c 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 ID8729493051
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210219000988
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 2

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.

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.
33 services33 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Geisinger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390006
Location100 North Academy AvenueDanville, PA 17822 · Montour County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Upmc Jameson

Acute Care Hospitals · New Castle, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number390016
Location1211 Wilmington AvenueNew Castle, PA 16105 · Lawrence County
Emergency services

Upmc Somerset

Acute Care Hospitals · Somerset, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390039
Location225 South Center AvenueSomerset, PA 15501 · Somerset County
Emergency services

Upmc Horizon

Acute Care Hospitals · Greenville, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390178
Location110 North Main StreetGreenville, PA 16125 · Mercer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17822 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

77.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality68.61
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost56.4

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.

DR. TARA JEAN LOUX MD
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
100 N ACADEMY AVE
DANVILLE, PA 17822
Montour County (570) 214-7967
MS. DENISE K HACKMAN RD, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
100 N ACADEMY AVE
DANVILLE, PA 17822
Montour County (570) 271-5332
DR. DANIEL CARROLL GEARY MD
Emergency Medicine
100 N ACADEMY AVE
DANVILLE, PA 17822
Montour County (570) 271-6212
MS. MONISA DEANNE WAGNER
Physician Assistant
100 N ACADEMY AVE
DANVILLE, PA 17822
Montour County (570) 271-7910
JESSICA LYNN CARNEY
Pediatrics
100 N ACADEMY AVE
DANVILLE, PA 17822
Montour County (570) 271-7910
CHRISTIE BUONPANE
Surgery (Pediatric Surgery)
100 N ACADEMY AVE
DANVILLE, PA 17822
Montour County (570) 271-6211
MAURA ELIZABETH GABLE D.O.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
100 N ACADEMY AVE
DANVILLE, PA 17822
Montour County (570) 271-7910
ROSLYN MARIE FEASTER
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
100 N ACADEMY AVE
DANVILLE, PA 17822
Montour County (570) 271-6211

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 Melissa Rickens's NPI number?

The NPI number for Melissa Rickens is 1982207205. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 19, 2020. The provider is also known as Melissa Ann Rickens Pa-C.

Where is Melissa Rickens located?

Melissa Rickens practices at 100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822. The listed phone number is (570) 271-6389.

What is Melissa Rickens's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Melissa Rickens enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Melissa Rickens 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 Melissa Rickens accept?

Health plans from CareSource list Melissa Rickens 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 Melissa Rickens affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Melissa Rickens is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Upmc Jameson, Upmc Somerset and Upmc Horizon.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Melissa Rickens was last updated on January 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.