Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout RICKARDS
Paul J. Rickards, M.D. practices diagnostic radiology in La Jolla, CA. Paul is a 1993 graduate of University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Paul is also listed as specializing in vascular & interventional radiology. Medicare claims data shows Paul provided 4,661 services to 3,126 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (858) 626-7275
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10666 N TORREY PINES RD
La Jolla, CA 92037
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,661 services · 3,126 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
1,506 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
240 |
| X-ray of abdomen, 1 view | Imaging | 74018 |
153 |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
144 |
| X-ray of knee, 3 views | Imaging | 73562 |
90 |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
87 |
| X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | Imaging | 72170 |
81 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
67 |
| X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views | Imaging | 72100 |
54 |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
52 |
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 diagnostic radiology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other diagnostic radiology specialists in La Jolla 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Rickards's specialty?
Dr. Rickards is a diagnostic radiology in La Jolla, CA. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “DIAGNOSTIC RADIOLOGY”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Rickards?
Dr. Rickards is listed at 10666 N TORREY PINES RD, La Jolla, CA 92037. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Rickards?
The number on file is (858) 626-7275. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rickards?
Dr. Rickards's National Provider Identifier is 1073574885. 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 Dr. Rickards's medical education?
Dr. Rickards attended University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rickards have?
Dr. Rickards has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Rickards known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rickards performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of chest, 2 views; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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