John Rickards, MD
NPI 1164126082 · Internal Medicine Physician · Macon, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Order and Referring Only - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
John Rickards, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Macon, GA (NPI 1164126082).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164126082
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 110230 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 94 | 33 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 42 | 15 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 38 | 12 |
| Lisinopril | 30 | 11 |
| Spironolactone | 30 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 27 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$217 across 6 records (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
- 2023-03-27
- Last updated
- 2025-12-04
- Certified
- 2025-12-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is John Rickards's NPI number?
- John Rickards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164126082, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is John Rickards's specialty?
- John Rickards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is John Rickards located?
- John Rickards's practice location on file with NPPES is 777 Hemlock St, Macon, GA 31201-2102.
- What is John Rickards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for John Rickards is (478) 633-1000.
- Does John Rickards accept Medicare?
- John Rickards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is John Rickards's NPI active?
- Yes — John Rickards's NPI (1164126082) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.