Active NPI 1932239381 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Melinda Dawn Ricker , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Mc Lean, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Melinda Ricker, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Mc Lean, VA. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1985, Melinda Ricker delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1775 TYSONS BLVD STE 300.

Melinda Ricker is affiliated with Outer Banks Professional Services, Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, automated urinalysis test, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1775 Tysons Blvd Ste 300

Mc Lean, VA 221024285

Telephone 8886636331

Fax 4152527176

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Ohio State University - Cap Facility NPI 1689632515

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Mc Lean, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

41 Yrs +28.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 12.7 Yrs

State Avg: 10.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

32 Specialists

Practicing in Mc Lean, VA (4432 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

15.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

57.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ricker (41 Years) 41 Yrs

Mc Lean Specialty Average (12.7 Years) 12.7 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
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	331	297	$185.00	$75.57
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	158	149	$232.00	$107.46
81003 Automated urinalysis test	106	99	$34.00	$2.20
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	102	102	$230.00	$92.73
0241U Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected	86	83	$188.00	$139.78
80047 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized)	65	62	$38.00	$13.46
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	64	16	$8.78	$0.11
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	64	16	$3.00	$0.95
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	60	57	$62.00	$7.61
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	52	52	$49.12	$22.20
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	47	32	$52.00	$11.95
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	25	23	$45.64	$20.58
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more	23	23	$313.00	$151.75
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	23	23	$45.57	$34.39
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$357.00	$140.25
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	18	18	$50.67	$24.91
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	15	15	$32.00	$6.39
J7620 Albuterol, up to 2.5 mg and ipratropium bromide, up to 0.5 mg, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme	13	13	$6.00	$0.19
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	12	12	$97.50	$34.77
71101 X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views	12	12	$88.00	$28.28
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	11	11	$50.00	$11.93

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	397	365	$185.00	$73.54
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	127	127	$230.00	$91.26
81003 Automated urinalysis test	103	99	$34.00	$2.19
0241U Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected	89	87	$188.00	$139.78
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	72	18	$10.00	$0.12
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	64	61	$232.00	$104.33
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	57	56	$46.00	$21.90
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	41	39	$52.00	$11.50
J1885 Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg	35	16	$10.00	$0.56
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	34	32	$62.00	$7.61
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	26	26	$42.00	$34.39
80047 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized)	22	22	$38.00	$13.46
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view	14	13	$43.00	$20.01
73130 X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views	13	13	$71.00	$26.91
71101 X-ray of ribs on side of body, minimum of 3 views	13	12	$88.00	$27.87
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	13	13	$357.00	$135.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	418	386	$184.00	$75.34
0241U Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected	186	183	$188.00	$140.29
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	142	142	$229.92	$92.56
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg	88	22	$10.00	$0.12
81003 Automated urinalysis test	76	70	$33.24	$2.22
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	68	17	$3.00	$1.19
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views	55	55	$46.00	$22.16
96372 Injection beneath the skin or into muscle for therapy, diagnosis, or prevention	42	33	$52.00	$11.81
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	27	27	$45.22	$19.13
80047 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, ionized)	22	22	$38.00	$13.48
87651 Detection test for Strep (Streptococcus, group A)	18	18	$42.00	$34.49
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	17	17	$62.00	$7.64
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$232.00	$106.23
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views	13	13	$47.00	$25.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	476	457	$152.67	$80.11
0002A Intramuscular administration of single severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) vaccine, mrna-lnp, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3ml dosage, diluent reconstituted; second dose	237	237	$40.78	$39.06
0001A Intramuscular administration of single severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) vaccine, mrna-lnp, spike protein, preservative free, 30 mcg/0.3ml dosage, diluent reconstituted; first dose	134	134	$30.67	$28.72
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	109	107	$47.00	$20.04
0003A Adm sarscov2 30mcg/0.3ml 3rd	91	91	$42.00	$40.71
81003 Automated urinalysis test	83	82	$5.00	$2.25
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	75	75	$224.00	$98.18
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	17	17	$33.00	$16.53
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	14	14	$29.00	$13.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	500	482	$153.00	$65.89
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	82	82	$224.00	$93.49
81003 Automated urinalysis test	79	77	$5.00	$2.23
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	58	29	$33.00	$16.22
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	23	23	$38.00	$15.66
90715 Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (7 years or older)	18	18	$60.89	$33.40
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	18	18	$53.00	$12.54
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	14	13	$29.00	$12.63

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	928	884	$166.48	$64.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	173	173	$224.00	$94.79
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	120	59	$33.65	$16.22
81003 Automated urinalysis test	112	111	$5.56	$2.44
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	71	71	$38.63	$15.89
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	39	39	$53.00	$14.58
90715 Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (7 years or older)	38	38	$55.03	$32.14
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	38	38	$33.50	$16.20
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	14	14	$35.36	$15.15
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	13	13	$35.00	$14.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	853	814	$176.00	$62.94
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	195	195	$224.00	$93.89
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	84	81	$6.43	$3.41
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	70	35	$30.57	$16.22
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	59	59	$38.27	$16.34
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	40	40	$32.50	$16.20
90715 Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (7 years or older)	34	34	$51.38	$30.84
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	31	31	$50.81	$17.77
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	24	$222.00	$92.15
81003 Automated urinalysis test	16	16	$5.81	$2.71
93000 Routine ekg using at least 12 leads including interpretation and report	12	12	$35.00	$14.73
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	11	11	$27.36	$11.25

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	605	574	$167.88	$63.13
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	213	213	$223.50	$93.76
81002 Urinalysis, manual test	76	75	$7.00	$3.43
94640 Inhalation treatment for airway obstruction or sputum production	65	64	$38.00	$16.07
87804 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus	24	12	$32.75	$14.79
90715 Diphtheria, tetanus, and acellular pertussis vaccine (7 years or older)	22	22	$77.50	$30.21
90471 Administration of 1 vaccine	21	21	$52.52	$22.12
87880 Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep)	14	13	$30.00	$14.79
69209 Removal of impacted ear wax by washing	11	11	$27.00	$11.13

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-20

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License VA 0110011754

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Physician Assistant - Medical

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363AM0700X

State License DE C50000256

Definition to come...

Physician Assistant

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License DE C5-0000256

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Outer Banks Professional Services, Llc

5002 S Croatan Hwy, Nags Head, NC 279599045

Secondary Practice Locations

28538 Dupont Blvd

Millsboro, DE 199664791

Phone: 3029345052

23900 Milton Ellendale Hwy

Milton, DE 199682714

Phone: 3026845635

32550 Docs Pl Unit 1

Millville, DE 199676975

Phone: 3025414175

19161 Healthy Way Unit 100

Rehoboth Beach, DE 199714491

Phone: 3026453010

21635 Biden Ave

Georgetown, DE 199474574

Phone: 3028569729

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

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Family Medicine

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Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Makeda Gant

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003201039

Shuk Fong Tang , APRN

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003221102

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse

Dr. Chelsea Thomsen , MD, MSPH

Internal Medicine

NPI 1003227927

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.), MSPH

Reshma Patel , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003239765

Physician Assistant

Sarah Haney

Family Medicine

NPI 1003285420

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

12 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location February 20, 2026

Registered at 1775 TYSONS BLVD STE 300, MC LEAN, VA 221024285 (Tel: 8886636331)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 20, 2026

Registered at 1 EMBARCADERO CTR STE 1900, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941113723 (Tel: 8886636331)

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Updated Practice Location January 12, 2026

Registered at 19161 HEALTHY WAY UNIT 100, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 199714491 (Tel: 3026453010)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 12, 2026

Registered at 1515 SAVANNAH RD FL 2, LEWES, DE 199581675 (Tel: 3026453499)

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Updated Practice Location January 07, 2026

Registered at 19161 HEALTHY WAY, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 199714491 (Tel: 3026453010)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 07, 2026

Registered at 19161 HEALTHY WAY UNIT 100, REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 199714491 (Tel: 3026453010)

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NPI Profile Active December 02, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 02, 2015

Registered at 30265 COMMERCE DR, SUITE 207, MILLSBORO, DE 199663593 (Tel: 3027328400)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 02, 2015

Registered at 100 E CARROLL ST, SALISBURY, MD 218015422 (Tel: 4105437531)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 02, 2015

Recorded as MELINDA RICKER, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 02, 2015

Physician Assistant (License #C50000256 in DE)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 06, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1932239381

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 06, 2007

Last Update: February 20, 2026

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1 Embarcadero Ctr Ste 1900

San Francisco, CA 941113723

Phone: 8886636331

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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