Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Barbara S. Rickards work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Barbara S. Rickards at 1 hospital: Melrosewakefield Healthcare. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Barbara S. Rickards see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Melrose, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Barbara S. Rickards's specialty?
- Medicare lists Podiatry as the primary specialty.
- Does Barbara S. Rickards accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Barbara S. Rickards accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Barbara S. Rickards?
- (781) 662-2404, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Barbara S. Rickards's NPI number?
- 1144284563. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Barbara S. Rickards works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Barbara S. Rickards at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Melrosewakefield HealthcareMelrose, MA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 220070
Practice locations
Addresses where Barbara S. Rickards is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 118 Myrtle StMelrose, MA 02176 (781) 662‑2404
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1982 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144284563 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians