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Physical Therapist in Private Practice

Melissa E. Rickenbaker, PT

Sees patients in Columbia, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Melissa E. Rickenbaker, PT (Physical Therapist in Private Practice) is enrolled with Medicare at 1 practice location in Columbia, SC. NPI 1457688186. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Melissa E. Rickenbaker, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Physical Therapist in Private PracticePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
Medical University Of South Carolina College Of MedicineMedical school
FemaleGender (as listed)
Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery PAGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Melissa E. Rickenbaker see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Columbia, SC. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Melissa E. Rickenbaker's specialty?
Medicare lists Physical Therapist in Private Practice as the primary specialty.
Does Melissa E. Rickenbaker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melissa E. Rickenbaker 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 Melissa E. Rickenbaker?
(803) 256-4107, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Melissa E. Rickenbaker's NPI number?
1457688186. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Melissa E. Rickenbaker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Melissa E. Rickenbaker as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Midlands Orthopaedics and Neurosurgery PA41 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other physical therapists in Columbia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialPT
Medical schoolMedical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457688186
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians