Mr Bruce W Ricker, DO - Medicare Family Practice in Mount Ayr, IA

Mr Bruce W Ricker, DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Mount Ayr, Iowa. He went to Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Ringgold County Hospital and his current practice location is 504 N. Cleveland St., Mount Ayr, Iowa. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (641) 464-3226.

Mr Bruce W Ricker is licensed to practice in Iowa (license number 02962) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1851441760.

Contact Information

Mr Bruce W Ricker, DO
504 N. Cleveland St.,
Mount Ayr, IA 50854-2201
(641) 464-3226
(641) 464-4420

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Bruce W Ricker
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience41 Years
Location504 N. Cleveland St., Mount Ayr, Iowa
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mr Bruce W Ricker attended and graduated from Des Moines University Of Osteopathic Medicine And Health Sciences in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851441760
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/11/2007
  • Last Update Date: 11/23/2009
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1759477896
  • Enrollment ID: I20100216000655

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Bruce W Ricker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851441760NPI-NPPES
002962MedicaidSC
0139626MedicaidIA
245885116MedicaidMO
57934OtherIABLUE CROSS
8810OtherIAMIDLAND CHOICE
IA0110OtherIAJOHN DEERE
080090856MedicaidIA
930044754MedicaidIA
1139626MedicaidIA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 02962 (Iowa)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
EverystepCreston, IAHome health agency
Ringgold County HospitalMount ayr, IAHospital
Mercyone Des Moines Medical CenterDes moines, IAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ringgold County Hospital731584997321

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Mr Bruce W Ricker allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRinggold County Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700935202
PECOS PAC ID: 7315849973
Enrollment ID: O20040123000414

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Mr Bruce W Ricker is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Bruce W Ricker, DO
504 N. Cleveland St.,
Mount Ayr, IA 50854-2201

Ph: (641) 464-3226
Mr Bruce W Ricker, DO
504 N. Cleveland St.,
Mount Ayr, IA 50854-2201

Ph: (641) 464-3226

Reviews and Comments


Family Medicine Doctors in Mount Ayr, IA

Dr. Jerald Joe Phipps, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 504 N Cleveland St, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Phone: 641-464-3226    Fax: 614-464-4476
Dr. Kathleen Quinn Willcox, D.O.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: Mount Ayr Medical Clinic, 504 N. Cleveland St, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Phone: 641-464-3226    Fax: 641-464-4476
Haroon Ferhut, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 504 N Cleveland St, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Phone: 641-464-3226    
Erin Rachel Leonard, ARNP
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 504 N Cleveland St, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Phone: 641-464-3226    
Dr. Dwain G Crain, DO
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 207 N Taylor St, Mount Ayr, IA 50854
Phone: 641-464-3911    Fax: 641-464-2939

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