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- 2142 Riverside Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486
About Dr. Ricks
Alfred Ricks, M.D. practices emergency medicine in West Columbia, TX. Alfred is a 1976 graduate of University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas. Alfred is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Alfred provided 118 services to 86 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, and hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750352563.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (979) 345-6599
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2142 RIVERSIDE DR
West Columbia, TX 77486
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Emergency Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Bites & Stings
- Spider or insect sting reaction
- Snake Bite or Venomous Sting
Brain & Nerves
- Delirium
- Stroke
- Fainting and syncope
- Seizure in Child
- Severe headache or sudden migraine
- Status epilepticus
- Transient ischemic attack
Endocrine & Metabolic
- Dangerously low blood sugar
- Dangerous high blood sugar
Eye Care
- Open-globe eye injury
Injuries & Trauma
- Animal or dog bite
- Bone fractures
- Deep cut or wound
- Dislocated joint
- Severe burn
- Sprains and muscle strains
- Traumatic brain injury
Rashes & allergy
- Poison Ivy
Skin & Infections
- Skin abscess or boil
Urinary & Bladder
- Inability to pee
Women's Health
- Heavy vaginal bleeding
- Ectopic pregnancy
Abdomen & Digestion
- Appendicitis
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
- Vomiting or throwing up blood
Allergy & Immune
- Angioedema
Allergy & Immunology
- Severe Allergic Reaction
Blood & Circulation
- Deep vein thrombosis
Breathing
- Choking or swallowed object
- Coughing up blood
- Severe asthma attack
- Shortness of breath
Digestion & Stomach
- Abdominal Pain
- Acute gallbladder inflammation
- Bowel obstruction
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nosebleeds
Environmental
- Heat stroke
- Hypothermia and frostbite
Eye Emergency
- Corneal abrasion
General Emergency
- Severe dehydration
- Uncontrolled bleeding
Heart & Chest
- Acute coronary syndrome
- Heart palpitations
Heart & Circulation
- Dangerous high blood pressure
Heart & Lungs
- Blood Clot in Lung
Infections & Illness
- High fever
- Sepsis or blood infection
Lungs & Breathing
- Collapsed lung
Men's Health
- Testicular torsion
Poisoning & Environmental
- Smoke Inhalation
Poisoning & Toxins
- Drug overdose or poisoning
Spine & Back
- Severe back pain
Urinary & Kidney
- Kidney stones
Procedures & services
Abdominal Procedures
- Paracentesis
Breathing & Airway
- Emergency intubation
- Breathing Treatment
Critical Care
- Central line placement
- Chest tube insertion
- CPR and defibrillation
- Blood transfusion
Diagnostic testing
Diagnostics
- Rapid blood work
- Lumbar puncture
Ear, Nose & Throat
- Nasal packing for nosebleed
Eye & ENT
- Superficial foreign-body removal
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Heart & Diagnostics
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- EKG
Imaging & Diagnostics
- Emergency MRI scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Emergency ultrasound
- Emergency X-ray
Injections & Vaccines
- Rabies shot series
- Tetanus shot
Kidney Care
- Emergency dialysis
Lung & Respiratory
- Draining lung fluid
- Chest Needle Decompression
Medications
- IV medication for severe nausea
- IV medication for severe pain
- Emergency epinephrine injection
Mental Health
- Emergency psychiatric evaluation
Minor Procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Tick Removal
- Urinary catheter insertion
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
Minor Trauma
- Stuck ring removal
Orthopedics
- Popping a dislocated joint back in place
- Splinting and temporary casting
Poisoning & Toxicology
- Antivenom treatment
Specialized Care
- Sexual assault forensic exam
Stroke & Vascular
- Clot busting medication for stroke
Toxicology
- Narcan overdose reversal
- Stomach pumping or activated charcoal
Women's Health
- Emergency pelvic exam
Wound Care
- Burn dressing and care
- Skin glue for cuts
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
- Wound cleaning and debridement
- Wound stapling
Airway & Breathing
- Emergency surgical airway
Anesthesia & Sedation
- Moderate dental sedation
Digestive Care
- Urgent upper endoscopy
Eye Care
- Emergency Eye Flushing
Heart Care
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
Orthopedic Procedures
- Joint injection or aspiration
Supportive Care
- IV fluids
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
118 services · 86 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
51 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
37 | More often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | Office visit | 99239 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Emergency Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Trained at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1976 at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What does Alfred Ricks specialize in?
Alfred Ricks is an emergency physician in West Columbia, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Emergency Medicine”.
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Where is Alfred Ricks located?
Alfred Ricks is listed at 2142 Riverside Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Alfred Ricks's phone number?
The number on file is (979) 345-6599. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
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What is the NPI for Alfred Ricks?
Alfred Ricks's National Provider Identifier is 1750352563. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Alfred Ricks train?
Alfred Ricks attended University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, graduating in 1976. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Alfred Ricks have?
Alfred Ricks has 50 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1976, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Alfred Ricks do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Alfred Ricks the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Alfred Ricks's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Alfred Ricks. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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