Rickey Young, PA
NPI 1518996024 · Physician Assistant · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rickey Young, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1518996024).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518996024
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- PA3144 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
366 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 130 | $72 |
| Detection Test By Multiplex Amplified Probe Technique for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (sars-Cov-2) (covid-19) and Influenza Virus Types a and B87636 | 57 | $133 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 51 | $89 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 35 | $11 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $101 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 131 | 125 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 64 | 62 |
| Azithromycin | 63 | 61 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 56 | 56 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 38 | 35 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 22 | 22 |
| Fluconazole | 14 | 13 |
| Molnupiravir |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 449 W 23rd StPanama City, FL 32405-4507Phone: (850) 727-7900
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-30
- Last updated
- 2018-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rickey Young's NPI number?
- Rickey Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518996024, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rickey Young's specialty?
- Rickey Young is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Rickey Young located?
- Rickey Young's practice location on file with NPPES is 2872 S Nc 127 Hwy, Hickory, NC 28602-9131.
- What is Rickey Young's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rickey Young is (828) 330-2103.
- Does Rickey Young accept Medicare?
- Rickey Young is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rickey Young's NPI active?
- Yes — Rickey Young's NPI (1518996024) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.