Brent Ricks, DPM
NPI 1821309295 · Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist · Modesto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Podiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Brent Ricks, DPM is a Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist provider in Modesto, CA (NPI 1821309295).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821309295
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Foot & Ankle Surgery PodiatristPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
- Credential
- DPM
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E 5055 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
15 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 65 | 43 |
| Gabapentin | 57 | 27 |
| Cephalexin | 46 | 29 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 29 | 18 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 25 | 21 |
| Methylprednisolone | 24 | 16 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 23 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$30 across 1 record (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
- 2010-06-30
- Last updated
- 2013-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Brent Ricks's NPI number?
- Brent Ricks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821309295, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Brent Ricks's specialty?
- Brent Ricks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Foot & Ankle Surgery Podiatrist (Podiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers).
- Where is Brent Ricks located?
- Brent Ricks's practice location on file with NPPES is 1601 Mchenry Village Way Ste 3, Modesto, CA 95350-4338.
- What is Brent Ricks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Brent Ricks is (209) 380-2884.
- Does Brent Ricks accept Medicare?
- Brent Ricks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Brent Ricks's NPI active?
- Yes — Brent Ricks's NPI (1821309295) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.