Quick answers
- Does Luann R. Rickel accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Luann R. Rickel 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 Luann R. Rickel see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 306 Original Medicare patients and 901 services for Luann R. Rickel. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Luann R. Rickel's NPI number?
- 1952657686. 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 Luann R. Rickel, 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 | 306 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 901 |
| Different services or procedures | 13 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)261 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)184 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)155 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)130 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)108 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Luann R. Rickel is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1885 N Ctr RdSaginaw, MI 48638 (989) 792‑8686
- 2489 Trautner DrSaginaw, MI 48604 (989) 791‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Luann R. Rickel as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Associates in Eyecare PLC4 clinicians in the group
- Eye Care Specialists of Michigan, PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Saginaw
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saginaw, MI — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Associates in Eyecare PLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago |
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952657686 |
| 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