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Active NPI 1255727905 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Ricks , MD

Ophthalmology • Provo, UT

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Provo, UT. With approximately 11 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Texas Medical School At Houston in 2015, Dr. Ricks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1735 N STATE ST.

Dr. Ricks is affiliated with Central Utah Eye Associates and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, removal of cataract with insertion of lens. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1735 N State St

Provo, UT 846041010

Telephone 8013741818
Fax 8013740163
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Central Utah Eye Associates Facility NPI 1992722888

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical School At Houston

Graduation Year

2015

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Provo, UT

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
11 Yrs -10.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 21.8 Yrs
State Avg: 22.2 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
18 Specialists

Practicing in Provo, UT (211 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
71.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ricks (11 Years) 11 Yrs
Provo Specialty Average (21.8 Years) 21.8 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
358 336 $385.00 $118.30
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
173 101 $170.00 $36.74
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
160 90 $1584.31 $457.95
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
133 133 $457.00 $139.60
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
105 86 $273.00 $83.27
92134 Imaging of retina
100 95 $154.00 $37.45
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser
94 66 $1040.68 $314.71
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
74 64 $154.00 $33.30
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
64 44 $394.00 $122.09
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
33 32 $260.00 $59.14
66982 Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens
18 14 $2128.44 $604.49
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
15 14 $277.00 $86.46

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-05-07
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License UT 1014225-1205

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
1255727905 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Central Utah Eye Associates

1735 N State St, Provo, UT 846041010

Phone: 8013741818

Central Utah Eye Associates

43 E 450, Ephraim, UT 846274027

Phone: 4352835555

Secondary Practice Locations

325 W Center St Ste 201

Spanish Fork, UT 846602000

Phone: 8014652575

1305 N Commerce Dr Ste 120

Saratoga Springs, UT 840455309

Phone: 8013792929

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

14 Associated Practitioners
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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1083685101

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1114991429

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1134674278

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Justin Wilkinson , MD

Ophthalmology - Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

NPI 1396937074

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Bradley Henriksen , MD

Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist

NPI 1467838094

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 07, 2020

Registered at 1735 N STATE ST, PROVO, UT 846041010 (Tel: 8013741818)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 07, 2020

Registered at 1735 N STATE ST, PROVO, UT 846041010 (Tel: 8013741818)

NPI Profile Active October 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location October 10, 2016

Registered at 65 S MARIO CAPECCHI DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841320005 (Tel: 8013614335)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 10, 2016

Registered at 65 S MARIO CAPECCHI DR, SALT LAKE CITY, UT 841320005 (Tel: 8013614335)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 10, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER RICKS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 10, 2016

Ophthalmology (License #1014225-1205 in UT)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 09, 2015

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1255727905
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 09, 2015
Last Update: November 27, 2023
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1735 N State St

Provo, UT 846041010

Phone: 8013741818

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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