Margaret Rickman, PA-C
NPI 1215561493 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Christiansburg, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Margaret Rickman, PA-C is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Christiansburg, VA (NPI 1215561493).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215561493
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 0110-007333 (VA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Physician Assistant363A00000X
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
990 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Preservative Free, 1 MgJ3300 | 600 | $1 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 115 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 89 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 50 | $138 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 435 | 66 |
| Gabapentin | 341 | 62 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 135 | 39 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 134 | 16 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 106 | 23 |
| Pregabalin | 102 | 16 |
| Oxycodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,834 across 56 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
- 2020-02-27
- Last updated
- 2020-10-15
- Certified
- 2020-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Margaret Rickman's NPI number?
- Margaret Rickman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215561493, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Margaret Rickman's specialty?
- Margaret Rickman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Margaret Rickman located?
- Margaret Rickman's practice location on file with NPPES is 80 College St Ste E, Christiansburg, VA 24073-2985.
- What is Margaret Rickman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Margaret Rickman is (540) 251-3472.
- Does Margaret Rickman accept Medicare?
- Margaret Rickman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Margaret Rickman's NPI active?
- Yes — Margaret Rickman's NPI (1215561493) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.