Quick answers
- Does Ricky B. Tubbs accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricky B. Tubbs accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ricky B. Tubbs see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 105 Original Medicare patients and 635 services for Ricky B. Tubbs. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricky B. Tubbs's NPI number?
- 1184800971. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ricky B. Tubbs, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 105 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 635 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 69 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, propofol, 10 mg (J2704)250 services
- Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance (62323)59 services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)40 services
- Destruction of lower or sacral spinal facet joint nerves using imaging guidance, each additional facet joint (64636)32 services
- Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg (J3010)29 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Depression46%
- Anxiety41%
- Diabetes40%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricky B. Tubbs is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1701 Main Ave SW, Suite ECullman, AL 35055 (256) 737‑4100
- 1848 Parkland Dr NECullman, AL 35058 (256) 737‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ricky B. Tubbs as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cullman Pain and Wellness LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Cullman
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Cullman, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cullman Pain and Wellness LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Pikeville, Kentucky College Of Osteopathic Med |
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184800971 |
| 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
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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