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Active NPI 1235112236 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Deanna P. Ricker , MD

Ophthalmology • Needham, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Deanna Ricker, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Needham, MA. With approximately 53 years of clinical experience since graduating from Harvard Medical School in 1973, Dr. Ricker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 105 CHESTNUT ST.

Dr. Ricker accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, photography of the retina, exam of visual field with extended testing. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

105 Chestnut St
Suite #27

Needham, MA 024922599

Telephone 7814445122
Fax 7814444106
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Internists Associated, P.c. Facility NPI 1780807859

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Harvard Medical School

Graduation Year

1973

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Needham, MA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
53 Yrs +17.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 35.2 Yrs
State Avg: 30.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
7 Specialists

Practicing in Needham, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
14.3% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ricker (53 Years) 53 Yrs
Needham Specialty Average (35.2 Years) 35.2 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
718 308 $260.00 $99.44
92250 Photography of the retina
529 332 $240.00 $39.21
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
328 201 $230.00 $71.64
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
174 132 $220.00 $39.51
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
44 43 $270.45 $139.84
65855 Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow
31 24 $1000.00 $267.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $280.00 $165.36

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-26
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 41103

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
2069733 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Us Healthcare Provider #
183229 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Cigna Provider Number
562689 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Tufts Provider Number
041103 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Hphc Provider Number
15608 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna Provider #
4524216 (MA)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc/bs Provider Number
B11627 (MA)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

8 Associated Practitioners
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Internal Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

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Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry

NPI 1194765628

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Marc Magier , DMD

Dentist - General Practice

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Doctor of Dental Medicine

NPI 1407962525

Doctor of Chiropractic

Dr. John Baldwin , PhD

Psychologist - Clinical

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Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 30, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 30, 2008

Registered at 105 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE #27, NEEDHAM, MA 024922599 (Tel: 7814445122)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 30, 2008

Registered at 105 CHESTNUT ST, SUITE #27, NEEDHAM, MA 024922599 (Tel: 7814445122)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 30, 2008

Recorded as DEANNA RICKER, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 30, 2008

Ophthalmology (License #41103 in MA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration November 22, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1235112236
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: November 22, 2005
Last Update: April 26, 2024
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

105 Chestnut St, Suite #27

Needham, MA 024922599

Phone: 7814445122

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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