Starla Ricks, APN
NPI 1487989661 · Nurse Practitioner · Elko, NV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Starla Ricks, APN is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Elko, NV (NPI 1487989661).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487989661
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APN
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APN001153 (NV)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
16 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
2,148 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,156 | $107 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 358 | $9 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 281 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 117 | $75 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 89 | $137 |
| 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 · 79 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 255 | 93 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 185 | 77 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 146 | 33 |
| Losartan Potassium | 144 | 56 |
| Lisinopril | 138 | 52 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 132 | 44 |
| Omeprazole |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39 across 2 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
- 2009-10-06
- Last updated
- 2026-05-21
- Certified
- 2026-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Starla Ricks's NPI number?
- Starla Ricks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487989661, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Starla Ricks's specialty?
- Starla Ricks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Starla Ricks located?
- Starla Ricks's practice location on file with NPPES is 160 12th St, Elko, NV 89801-4002.
- What is Starla Ricks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Starla Ricks is (775) 372-7444.
- Does Starla Ricks accept Medicare?
- Starla Ricks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Starla Ricks's NPI active?
- Yes — Starla Ricks's NPI (1487989661) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.