Joshua Rickards, PA-C
NPI 1649205246 · Surgical Physician Assistant · Middlebury, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joshua Rickards, PA-C is a Surgical Physician Assistant provider in Middlebury, CT (NPI 1649205246).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649205246
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1716 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,178 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 351 | $62 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 242 | $80 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 152 | $9 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 70 | $98 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 66 | $11 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 1-2 Views73560 | 64 | $9 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 301 | 158 |
| Celecoxib | 102 | 61 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 81 | 66 |
| Methylprednisolone | 28 | 28 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 24 | 18 |
| Methocarbamol | 22 | 21 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 | 19 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 84 N Main StBranford, CT 06405-3061Phone: (203) 483-2509Fax: (203) 483-2513
- 2416 Whitney Ave Fl 1Hamden, CT 06518-3248Phone: (203) 407-3550Fax: (203) 407-4244
- 235 Boston Post RdOrange, CT 06477-3229Phone: (203) 795-4784Fax: (203) 799-1179
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-11
- Last updated
- 2025-08-05
- Certified
- 2025-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joshua Rickards's NPI number?
- Joshua Rickards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649205246, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joshua Rickards's specialty?
- Joshua Rickards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joshua Rickards located?
- Joshua Rickards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1579 Straits Tpke Ste E, Middlebury, CT 06762-1835.
- What is Joshua Rickards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joshua Rickards is (203) 598-0700.
- Does Joshua Rickards accept Medicare?
- Joshua Rickards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joshua Rickards's NPI active?
- Yes — Joshua Rickards's NPI (1649205246) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.