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- 118 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA 02176
About Dr. Rickards
Barbara S. Rickards, DPM is a healthcare provider in Melrose, MA specializing in podiatry. Barbara trained at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1982. Medicare claims data shows Barbara provided 2,067 services to 1,033 patients. The services billed most often include trimming of dystrophic nails, any number, removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth, and removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails. This provider record is associated with NPI 1144284563.
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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
- (781) 662-2404
- Email not available
Practice Locations
118 MYRTLE STREET
Melrose, MA 02176
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Podiatry 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
Most searched conditions
- Bunions
- Diabetic foot ulcer
- Foot fungus
- Heel pain
- Ingrown toenails
Circulation
- Hypothermia And Frostbite At Work
Circulation & swelling
Deformities
- Charcot Foot
- Claw toe
- Extra bone in foot
- Mallet toe
- Overlapping toes
- Pump bump
Heel & foot pain
- Ball Of Foot Pain
- Heel Spurs
- Sesamoiditis
Injuries
- Foreign object in foot
- Stress Fracture In Foot
- Turf toe
Injuries & trauma
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Broken Foot
- Broken Toe
Joint pain
- Ankle arthritis
- Foot Arthritis
- Gout In Big Toe
Lumps & bumps
- Ganglion Cyst On Foot
- Plantar Fibroma
Nail conditions
- Black Toenail
- Thick Toenails
Nerve pain
- Burning Feet
- Numb toes
Nerve problems
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Foot Drop
- Neuroma In Foot
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Pain
- Foot cramps
- Outside of foot pain
- Top of foot pain
Pediatric foot problems
- Intoeding
- Sever's Disease
- Toe Walking In Children
Skin & nails
- Dyshidrotic eczema
- Melanoma under toenail
- Pitted keratolysis
- Smelly Feet
- Sweaty Feet
Skin conditions
- Corns And Calluses
- Cracked Heels
- Foot Blisters
- Warts
Structural foot problems
- Flat Feet
- High Arches
Tendon problems
- Achilles Tendon Pain
- Peroneal Tendonitis
- Posterior Tibial Tendonitis
Toe problems
- Hammertoe
- Stiff Big Toe
- Tailor's Bunion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Bunion surgery
- Custom orthotics
- Foot wart removal
- Heel pain treatment
- Ingrown toenail removal
Ankle surgery
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Replacement
Bracing & immobilization
- Ankle Brace Fitting
- Cast Or Boot Fitting
Cosmetic
- Foot fillers for ball of foot
- Toenail restoration
Diagnostic
- Foot MRI
- Foot skin biopsy
- Toenail biopsy
Foot surgery
- Big Toe Fusion
- Big Toe Joint Replacement
- Bone Spur Removal Foot
- Flat Foot Reconstruction
- Foot Fracture Pinning
- Ganglion Cyst Removal Foot
- Hammertoe Surgery
- Morton's Neuroma Surgery
- Plantar Fascia Release
- Plantar Fibroma Removal
- Tarsal Tunnel Release
Imaging & diagnostics
- Foot Ultrasound
- Foot X-Ray
- Gait analysis
Injections
- Alcohol Injections For Neuroma
- Amniotic injection for foot pain
- Botox for sweaty feet
- Cortisone Shot In Foot
- PRP Therapy For Foot
Nail procedures
- Laser Toenail Fungus Treatment
- Toenail Removal
Non-surgical pain relief
- Shockwave Therapy
- Tenex Procedure For Tendon Pain
Pain relief
- Foot nerve ablation
Procedures
- Foot cyst aspiration
- Foreign object removal from foot
- Swift wart treatment
Routine & preventive care
- Corn And Callus Trimming
- Diabetic Foot Care
- Diabetic Shoe Fitting
- Routine Podiatric Nail Trimming
Surgery
- Claw toe surgery
- Lapiplasty
- Minimally invasive bunion surgery
- Plantar plate repair
- Pump bump surgery
- Sesamoid removal
- Subtalar arthroereisis
- Tailor's Bunion Surgery
- Toe lengthening surgery
Tendon procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
Wound care
- Hyperbaric Oxygen For Foot Wounds
- Skin Graft For Foot Ulcer
- Wound Debridement For Foot Ulcer
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,067 services · 1,033 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 11055 |
407 | More than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails | Procedure | 11720 |
274 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths | Procedure | 11056 |
214 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails | Procedure | 11721 |
98 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths | Procedure | 11057 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Simple or single drainage of skin abscess | Procedure | 10060 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less | Treatment | 97597 |
28 | Less often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number | Billing code | G0127 |
493 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
171 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
162 | More often than most peers in Podiatry |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Trained at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1982 at Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth 8
Providers in MA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Rickards?
Dr. Rickards is a podiatry in Melrose, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rickards's address?
Dr. Rickards is listed at 118 Myrtle Street, Melrose, MA 02176. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rickards?
The number on file is (781) 662-2404. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rickards?
Dr. Rickards's National Provider Identifier is 1144284563. 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 Dr. Rickards train?
Dr. Rickards attended Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rickards have?
Dr. Rickards has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Rickards perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rickards performs procedures including removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth, removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails and removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths; provides treatments such as removal of tissue from wound, 20.0 sq cm or less, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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