Quick answers
- Does Jaren H. Ricker accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Jaren H. Ricker may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Jaren H. Ricker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 534 Original Medicare patients and 890 services for Jaren H. Ricker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jaren H. Ricker's NPI number?
- 1437386125. 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 Jaren H. Ricker, 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 | 534 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 890 |
| Different services or procedures | 93 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)103 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)77 services
- Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)73 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)68 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)64 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol72%
- Arthritis33%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Jaren H. Ricker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jaren H. Ricker at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Avera Holy Family HospitalEstherville, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161351
- Lakes Regional HealthcareSpirit Lake, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160124
- Palo Alto County HospitalEmmetsburg, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161357
- Pocahontas Community HospitalPocahontas, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161305
- Spencer Municipal HospitalSpencer, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160112
Practice locations
Addresses where Jaren H. Ricker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1200 1st Ave ESpencer, IA 51301 (712) 264‑8300
- 1515 S Phillips StAlgona, IA 50511
- 1519 S Phillips StAlgona, IA 50511
- 1519 S Phillips St, Kossuth Family Health CenterAlgona, IA 50511 (515) 295‑7714
- 1823 Hwy Blvd, Suite 5Spencer, IA 51301 (712) 262‑6320
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jaren H. Ricker as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Spencer Municipal Hospital92 clinicians in the group
- Lakes Regional Healthcare38 clinicians in the group
- Kossuth Regional Health Center25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Spencer
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spencer, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Spencer Municipal Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437386125 |
| 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 October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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