Quick answers
- Does Ricky A. Thompson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ricky A. Thompson 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 A. Thompson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 633 Original Medicare patients and 2,202 services for Ricky A. Thompson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ricky A. Thompson's NPI number?
- 1518920966. 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 A. Thompson, 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 | 633 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,202 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)754 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)238 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)185 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)108 services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity (88307)107 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)32%
Hospitals where Ricky A. Thompson works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ricky A. Thompson 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.
- Novant Health Ballantyne Medical CenterCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340195
- Novant Health Huntersville Medical CenterHuntersville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340183
- Novant Health Matthews Medical CenterMatthews, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340171
- Novant Health Presbyterian Medical CenterCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340053
- Novant Health Rowan Medical CenterSalisbury, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340015
Practice locations
Addresses where Ricky A. Thompson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 10030 Gilead RdHuntersville, NC 28078 (704) 316‑4000
- 10905 Providence Rd WCharlotte, NC 28277 (704) 384‑4814
- 1500 Matthews Township PkwyMatthews, NC 28105 (704) 384‑6500
- 200 Hawthorne LnCharlotte, NC 28204 (704) 384‑4815
- 200 Hawthorne Ln, Presbyterian Hospital Department of PathoCharlotte, NC 28204
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ricky A. Thompson as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Presbyterian Pathology Group PLLC24 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Huntersville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntersville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Presbyterian Pathology Group PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | East Tennessee State University Quillen College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518920966 |
| 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