Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout RICKELS
Michael Douglas Rickels, O.D. is a healthcare provider in Madison, WI specializing in optometry. Michael trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2010. Michael is also listed as specializing in optometrist. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 1,921 services to 1,756 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (608) 263-7171
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2880 UNIVERSITY AVE
Madison, WI 53705
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,921 services · 1,756 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
47 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
267 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
182 |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
106 |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
102 |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
16 |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
16 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
347 |
| Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient' | Billing code | G2211 |
283 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
249 |
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.
Other optometry specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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 optometry specialists in Madison 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2010 at Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in WI who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Rickels?
Dr. Rickels is an optometry in Madison, WI. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “OPTOMETRY”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rickels's address?
Dr. Rickels is listed at 2880 UNIVERSITY AVE, Madison, WI 53705. 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. Rickels?
The number on file is (608) 263-7171. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rickels?
Dr. Rickels's National Provider Identifier is 1124332283. 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. Rickels train?
Dr. Rickels attended Illinois College of Optometry at Chicago, graduating in 2010. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rickels have?
Dr. Rickels has 16 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2010, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Rickels perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rickels performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, 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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