Rickie Ellis, M.D.
NPI 1831129220 · Psychiatry Physician · Kinston, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rickie Ellis, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Kinston, NC (NPI 1831129220).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1831129220
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 200101442 (NC)
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
19 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
160 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 77 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 67 | $116 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 16 | $67 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$116 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 23 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 101 | 22 |
| Mirtazapine | 58 | 16 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 58 | 15 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 36 | — |
| Paliperidone Palmitatebrand: Invega Sustenna | 35 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 31 | — |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$861 across 23 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
- 2006-07-03
- Last updated
- 2022-11-28
- Certified
- 2022-11-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rickie Ellis's NPI number?
- Rickie Ellis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1831129220, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rickie Ellis's specialty?
- Rickie Ellis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rickie Ellis located?
- Rickie Ellis's practice location on file with NPPES is 107 S Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501-4933.
- What is Rickie Ellis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rickie Ellis is (252) 522-9800.
- Does Rickie Ellis accept Medicare?
- Rickie Ellis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rickie Ellis's NPI active?
- Yes — Rickie Ellis's NPI (1831129220) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.