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Dr. Douglas Robert Ricks , OD

Optometrist • Union Gap, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Douglas Ricks, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Union Gap, WA. With approximately 16 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 2010, Dr. Ricks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2310 LONGFIBRE AVE.

Dr. Ricks is affiliated with Family Vision Care Of Yakima Pc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, imaging of retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2310 Longfibre Ave

Union Gap, WA 989031513

Telephone 5094545253
Fax 5094545254
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Costco Wholesale Corporation Facility NPI 1144330788

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2010

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Union Gap, WA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
16 Yrs +5.5 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 20.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
4 Specialists

Practicing in Union Gap, WA (1692 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
45.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ricks (16 Years) 16 Yrs
Union Gap Specialty Average (10.5 Years) 10.5 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
165 164 $177.00 $126.76
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
130 94 $114.22 $90.81
92134 Imaging of retina
74 59 $97.00 $40.49
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
42 36 $137.00 $63.99
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
36 32 $97.00 $35.45
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
33 25 $231.00 $106.01
92250 Photography of the retina
32 28 $126.00 $37.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
30 30 $212.00 $149.87

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA OD60171104

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Family Vision Care Of Yakima Pc

502 N 40th Ave, Yakima, WA 989084319

Phone: 5092485552

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1932344868

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 15, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 15, 2012

Registered at 2310 LONGFIBRE AVE, UNION GAP, WA 989031513 (Tel: 5094545253)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 15, 2012

Registered at 1907 WELLINGTON DR, YAKIMA, WA 989031131 (Tel: 5099661517)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 15, 2012

Recorded as DOUGLAS RICKS, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 15, 2012

Optometrist (License #OD60171104 in WA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration September 16, 2010

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1578871265
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: September 16, 2010
Last Update: April 15, 2012
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

1907 Wellington Dr

Yakima, WA 989031131

Phone: 5099661517

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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