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Active NPI 1053391227 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Robert Louis Ricca , MD

Surgery - Pediatric Surgery • Hershey, PA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Robert Ricca, MD is a certified Surgery - Pediatric Surgery practicing in Hershey, PA. With approximately 26 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2000, Dr. Ricca delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 500 UNIVERSITY DR.

Dr. Ricca is affiliated with The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

500 University Dr

Hershey, PA 170332360

Telephone 7175316822
Fax 7175314970
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2000

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Hershey, PA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
26 Yrs +0.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 25.3 Yrs
State Avg: 25.0 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
10 Specialists

Practicing in Hershey, PA (80 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ricca (26 Years) 26 Yrs
Hershey Specialty Average (25.3 Years) 25.3 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-11-12
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0120X

State License PA MD459269

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.

Surgery - Surgical Critical Care

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0102X

State License VA 0101232194

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License VA 010123294

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0120X

State License VA 0101232194

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.

Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2086S0120X

State License SC 83998

A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group

500 Universidy Dr, Hershey, PA 170332360

Secondary Practice Locations

48 Cross Park Ct

Greenville, SC 296054263

Phone: 8647977400

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

38 Associated Practitioners
Carla Thomsen , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1033842877

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Jessica Vu , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1083376024

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Louis Marmon , MD

Surgery - Pediatric Surgery

NPI 1134107956

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Flora Yan , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1144890328

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1154118032
NPI 1184332454

Doctor of Nursing Practice, CPNPAC

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location November 12, 2024

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175316822)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 12, 2024

Registered at 500 UNIVERSITY DR MC CA410, HERSHEY, PA 170332360 (Tel: 7175315208)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 12, 2024

Surgery (License #0101232194 in VA)

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Updated Practice Location September 22, 2020

Registered at 48 CROSS PARK CT, GREENVILLE, SC 296054263 (Tel: 8647977400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 22, 2020

Registered at 300 E MCBEE AVE FL 4, GREENVILLE, SC 296012842 (Tel: 8645228617)

NPI Profile Active September 18, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location September 18, 2012

Registered at 620 JOHN PAUL JONES CIR, NAVAL MEDICAL CENTER PORTSMOUTH DEPT OF GENERAL SURGERY, PORTSMOUTH, VA 237082111 (Tel: 7579539760)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 18, 2012

Registered at 2725 RIVER OAKS DR, CHESAPEAKE, VA 233212443 (Tel: 7576179742)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated September 18, 2012

Recorded as ROBERT RICCA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) September 18, 2012

Surgery (License #010123294 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 21, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1053391227
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 21, 2006
Last Update: November 12, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

500 University Dr Mc Ca410

Hershey, PA 170332360

Phone: 7175315208

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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