Deron Ricks, PA
NPI 1639156573 · Physician Assistant · Idaho Falls, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Deron Ricks, PA is a Physician Assistant provider in Idaho Falls, ID (NPI 1639156573).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1639156573
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA
- Sex
- Male
- License
- PA216 (ID)
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
20 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
838 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 215 | $69 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 136 | $3 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 135 | $99 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 70 | $7 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 57 | $11 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level, By Device for Home Use83037 | 54 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 90 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 248 | 70 |
| Omeprazole | 129 | 42 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 115 | 32 |
| Losartan Potassium | 114 | 36 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 106 | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 95 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,032 across 52 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
- 2005-12-30
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Deron Ricks's NPI number?
- Deron Ricks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639156573, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Deron Ricks's specialty?
- Deron Ricks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Deron Ricks located?
- Deron Ricks's practice location on file with NPPES is 3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404-1647.
- What is Deron Ricks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Deron Ricks is (208) 535-4130.
- Does Deron Ricks accept Medicare?
- Deron Ricks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Deron Ricks's NPI active?
- Yes — Deron Ricks's NPI (1639156573) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.