Provider Profile
Melissa E. Rickenbaker, PT
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Melissa Rickenbaker
Listed in the NPI registry as a physical therapist, Melissa E. Rickenbaker, PT practices in Columbia, SC. Melissa graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine in 1995. According to Medicare claims data, Melissa cared for 214 Medicare patients across 845 services. The services billed most often include therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes, and evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (800) 491-0909
- Email not available
Practice Locations
111 DOCTOR CIR
Columbia, SC 29203
301 E Dekalb St # B
Camden, SC 29020
1514 Alexander Love Hwy E Ste 116
York, SC 29745
Conditions Supported and Services
Within Physical Therapy 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
- Knee pain
- Lower back pain
- Pelvic floor dysfunction
- Post-surgery rehab
- Sports injuries
- Stroke recovery
Back & Spine
- Degenerative disc disease
- Hunchback Deformity
- Spondylolisthesis
Balance & head
- Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo
- Concussion
- Frequent falls
- Temporomandibular joint disorder
Circulation
Foot & ankle
Foot & Ankle
Hand & Wrist
- Wrist sprain
Hip & Pelvis
- Sacroiliac joint pain
- Tailbone pain
Joint & muscle
- Diastasis Recti
- Fibromyalgia Pain
- Frozen shoulder
- Golfer's elbow
- Groin Strain
- Hamstring Pull
- Hip osteoarthritis
- IT Band Syndrome
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Shoulder Pain
- Tennis elbow
Joints
Knee & Leg
Neck & Head
Nerve & Spine
- Peripheral neuropathy
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
Nerve issues
Neurological
Pelvic Health
Shoulder
Spine & neck
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- ACL rehab
- Dry needling
- Manual therapy
- Pelvic floor therapy
- Therapeutic exercise
Aquatic Therapy
Assessments
- Functional movement screen
Back & Spine
Balance & neurological
- Balance Training
- Concussion Rehab
- Epley Maneuver
- Gait Training
- Parkinson's Movement Program
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
Equipment & devices
Evaluation
Exercise Therapy
Foot & Ankle
General Therapy
Hands-on therapies
- Assisted Stretching
- Cupping Therapy
- Joint Mobilization
- Muscle Scraping
- Trigger Point Release
Hands-on Therapy
- Active release technique
- Myofascial release
Mobility & Balance
- Fall Prevention Training
Pain Relief Devices
Pelvic Health
- Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
- Postpartum Physical Therapy
- Prenatal Physical Therapy
Post-op care
Prevention & posture
- Ergonomic assessment
- Posture Correction Therapy
Specialized programs
- Aquatic Therapy
- Blood Flow Restriction Training
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- McKenzie Method Treatment
- Running Gait Analysis
- TMJ Physical Therapy
- Work Conditioning Program
Specialized PT
- Cardiopulmonary Physical Therapy
- Geriatric Physical Therapy
- Hand therapy
- Neurological Physical Therapy
- Pediatric Physical Therapy
Sports Performance
Support & stabilization
- Crutch And Walker Training
- Kinesio Taping
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
845 services · 214 patients · 4 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
584 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97140 |
150 | As often as other peers in Physical Therapist |
| Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes | Treatment | 97161 |
75 | More often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
| Therapy procedure using functional activities | Treatment | 97530 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Physical Therapist |
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.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other physical therapists in Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1995 at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 8
Providers in SC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Melissa E. Rickenbaker's specialty?
Melissa E. Rickenbaker is a physical therapist in Columbia, SC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Melissa E. Rickenbaker?
Melissa E. Rickenbaker is listed at 111 Doctor Cir, Columbia, SC 29203. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Melissa E. Rickenbaker?
The number on file is (800) 491-0909. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Melissa E. Rickenbaker's NPI number?
Melissa E. Rickenbaker's National Provider Identifier is 1457688186. 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
What is Melissa E. Rickenbaker's education?
Melissa E. Rickenbaker attended Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Melissa E. Rickenbaker been practicing?
Melissa E. Rickenbaker has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Melissa E. Rickenbaker known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Melissa E. Rickenbaker provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Melissa E. Rickenbaker confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Melissa E. Rickenbaker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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