Eric Ricker, OD
NPI 1649797077 · Optometrist · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Eric Ricker, OD is a Optometrist provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1649797077).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1649797077
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2017020443 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
782 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 | 233 | $87 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 160 | $119 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 91 | $60 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 89 | $33 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 87 | $37 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 77 | $142 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 405 | 97 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 92 | 27 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 63 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 41 | 14 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 38 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 35 | 29 |
| Timolol Maleate | 33 | — |
| Cephalexin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$321 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-08-25
- Last updated
- 2024-04-25
- Certified
- 2020-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Eric Ricker's NPI number?
- Eric Ricker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649797077, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Eric Ricker's specialty?
- Eric Ricker is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Eric Ricker located?
- Eric Ricker's practice location on file with NPPES is 4901 Forest Park Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63108-1495.
- What is Eric Ricker's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Eric Ricker is (314) 362-3937.
- Does Eric Ricker accept Medicare?
- Eric Ricker is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Eric Ricker's NPI active?
- Yes — Eric Ricker's NPI (1649797077) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.