Joseph Ricci, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
NPI 1649685280 · Medical Physician Assistant · Santa Maria, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Ricci, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT is a Medical Physician Assistant provider in Santa Maria, CA (NPI 1649685280).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649685280
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 51681 (CA)
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
11 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
3,040 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 1,141 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 422 | $84 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 345 | $52 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 200 | $88 |
| Destruction of Skin Growth, 1-14 Growths17110 | 166 | $110 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 76 | 69 |
| Fluorouracil | 34 | 34 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 34 | 23 |
| Cephalexin | 30 | 27 |
| Prednisone | 28 | 28 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 27 | 19 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 27 | 19 |
| Tacrolimus | 21 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$760 across 31 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
- 2014-06-23
- Last updated
- 2014-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Ricci's NPI number?
- Joseph Ricci's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649685280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Ricci's specialty?
- Joseph Ricci is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Joseph Ricci located?
- Joseph Ricci's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 E Church St, Santa Maria, CA 93454-5906.
- What is Joseph Ricci's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Ricci is (805) 739-3000.
- Does Joseph Ricci accept Medicare?
- Joseph Ricci is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Ricci's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Ricci's NPI (1649685280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.