Quick answers
- Does Melinda D. Ricker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Melinda D. Ricker 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 Melinda D. Ricker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 559 Original Medicare patients and 1,529 services for Melinda D. Ricker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Melinda D. Ricker's NPI number?
- 1932239381. 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 Melinda D. 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 | 559 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,529 |
| Different services or procedures | 73 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)331 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)158 services
- Automated urinalysis test (81003)106 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)102 services
- Respiratory infectious agent detection by rna for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid 19), influenza a, influenza b, and respiratory syncytial virus, upper respiratory specimen, each reported as detected or not detected (0241U)86 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Arthritis45%
- Anxiety25%
- Diabetes23%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Melinda D. Ricker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2518 S Croatan Hwy, Unit BNags Head, NC 27959 (252) 449‑7373
- 4810 S Croatan Hwy, Suite 250Nags Head, NC 27959 (252) 449‑9120
- 4917 S Croatan Hwy, Suite 1bNags Head, NC 27959 (252) 255‑0583
- 4927 S Croatan HwyNags Head, NC 27959 (252) 261‑0777
- 5002 S Croatan HwyNags Head, NC 27959
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Melinda D. Ricker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Outer Banks Professional Services, LLC166 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Find other clinicians: Physician Assistant, North Carolina →
Other physician assistants in Nags Head
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Nags Head, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Outer Banks Professional Services, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1985 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1932239381 |
| 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