William Ricks, M.D.
NPI 1255863593 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Mobile, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
William Ricks, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Mobile, AL (NPI 1255863593).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255863593
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- TRN34386 (FL)
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 tenure33% of score
9 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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,951 across 17 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
- 2017-03-28
- Last updated
- 2025-07-31
- Certified
- 2025-07-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is William Ricks's NPI number?
- William Ricks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255863593, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is William Ricks's specialty?
- William Ricks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is William Ricks located?
- William Ricks's practice location on file with NPPES is 6701 Airport Blvd Ste B123, Mobile, AL 36608-6775.
- What is William Ricks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for William Ricks is (251) 300-5140.
- Does William Ricks accept Medicare?
- William Ricks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is William Ricks's NPI active?
- Yes — William Ricks's NPI (1255863593) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.