Rick Mckenzie, MD
NPI 1710927694 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Tuscaloosa, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rick Mckenzie, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Tuscaloosa, AL (NPI 1710927694).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710927694
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 18932 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
133 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 | 52 | $73 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 28 | $143 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 21 | $51 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 13 | $45 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $45–$143 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 240 | 80 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 83 | 28 |
| Methocarbamol | 76 | 38 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 71 | 28 |
| Ibuprofen | 39 | 20 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 29 | 15 |
| Pregabalin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$256 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
- 2006-06-07
- Last updated
- 2010-06-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rick Mckenzie's NPI number?
- Rick Mckenzie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710927694, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rick Mckenzie's specialty?
- Rick Mckenzie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rick Mckenzie located?
- Rick Mckenzie's practice location on file with NPPES is 701 University Blvd E, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401-2086.
- What is Rick Mckenzie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rick Mckenzie is (205) 752-0441.
- Does Rick Mckenzie accept Medicare?
- Rick Mckenzie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rick Mckenzie's NPI active?
- Yes — Rick Mckenzie's NPI (1710927694) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.