Paul Rickards, M.D.
NPI 1073574885 · Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician · La Jolla, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Rickards, M.D. is a Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician provider in La Jolla, CA (NPI 1073574885).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073574885
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular & Interventional Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G80950 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
4,128 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 1,506 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 240 | $11 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93970 | 237 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Abdomen, 1 View74018 | 153 | $9 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 144 | $24 |
| Ultrasound Study of One Arm Or Leg Veins With Compression and Maneuvers93971 | 115 | $21 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$186 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2019-02-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Rickards's NPI number?
- Paul Rickards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073574885, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Rickards's specialty?
- Paul Rickards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular & Interventional Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Paul Rickards located?
- Paul Rickards's practice location on file with NPPES is 10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, La Jolla, CA 92037-1027.
- What is Paul Rickards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Rickards is (858) 626-7275.
- Does Paul Rickards accept Medicare?
- Paul Rickards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Rickards's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Rickards's NPI (1073574885) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-02-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.