Dr Douglas Robert Ricks, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Union Gap, WA

Dr Douglas Robert Ricks, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Union Gap, Washington. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Family Vision Care Of Yakima Pc and his current practice location is 2310 Longfibre Ave, Union Gap, Washington. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (509) 454-5253.

Dr Douglas Robert Ricks is licensed to practice in Washington (license number OD60171104) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1578871265.

Contact Information

Dr Douglas Robert Ricks, OD
2310 Longfibre Ave,
Union Gap, WA 98903-1513
(509) 454-5253
(509) 454-5254

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Douglas Robert Ricks
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience14 Years
Location2310 Longfibre Ave, Union Gap, Washington
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Douglas Robert Ricks attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578871265
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/16/2010
  • Last Update Date: 04/15/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0244426294
  • Enrollment ID: I20101202000308

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Douglas Robert Ricks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578871265NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist OD60171104 (Washington)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Family Vision Care Of Yakima Pc30725108173

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Douglas Robert Ricks allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFamily Vision Care Of Yakima Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1558463208
PECOS PAC ID: 3072510817
Enrollment ID: O20061108000589

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Douglas Robert Ricks is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Douglas Robert Ricks, OD
1907 Wellington Dr,
Yakima, WA 98903-1131

Ph: (509) 966-1517
Dr Douglas Robert Ricks, OD
2310 Longfibre Ave,
Union Gap, WA 98903-1513

Ph: (509) 454-5253

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in Union Gap, WA

Coyle Vision
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2310 Longfibre Ave, Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: 509-454-5253    Fax: 509-454-5254
Dr. Robert John Hunziker, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1400 E Washington Ave, Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: 509-248-1073    
Jonathan Wayne Mcmullin, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2310 Longfibre Ave, Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: 509-454-5253    
Doug Ricks And Associates
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2310 Longfibre Ave, Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: 509-452-8730    
Dr. Mahin Khadeer,
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2310 Longfibre Rd, Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: 509-454-5242    
Shopko Optical 073
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2530 Rudkin Rd, Union Gap, WA 98903
Phone: 509-248-9833    

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