Christopher Ricker, D.M.D.
NPI 1629515820 · Periodontics · Columbia, SC
Christopher Ricker, D.M.D. is a Periodontics provider in Columbia, SC (NPI 1629515820).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629515820
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- PeriodonticsDental Providers
- Credential
- D.M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10739 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
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
2 documented practice locations
- 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 · 4 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 43 | 27 |
| Amoxicillin | 36 | 25 |
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 35 | 28 |
| Methylprednisolone | 11 | 11 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$89 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 9920 Kincey Ave Ste 280Huntersville, NC 28078-2400Phone: (704) 322-3000Fax: (704) 755-6533
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-01-25
- Last updated
- 2025-12-05
- Certified
- 2025-12-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Ricker's NPI number?
- Christopher Ricker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629515820, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Ricker's specialty?
- Christopher Ricker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Periodontics (Dental Providers).
- Where is Christopher Ricker located?
- Christopher Ricker's practice location on file with NPPES is 10 Medical Park, Columbia, SC 29203.
- What is Christopher Ricker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Ricker is (803) 434-6567.
- Is Christopher Ricker's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Ricker's NPI (1629515820) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.