Quick answers
- Does Averess V. Rickerson accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Averess V. Rickerson 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 Averess V. Rickerson see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 259 Original Medicare patients and 2,827 services for Averess V. Rickerson. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Averess V. Rickerson's NPI number?
- 1821018763. 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 Averess V. Rickerson, 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 | 259 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,827 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)802 services
- Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99439)682 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)531 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)192 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)189 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%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
- Heart failure42%
- Diabetes35%
Practice locations
Addresses where Averess V. Rickerson is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8601 Village DrSan Antonio, TX 78217 (210) 646‑7227
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of California, San Diego School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821018763 |
| 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