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- 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926
About Rick Schulken
Rick Schulken is a physician assistant based in Chico, CA. Medicare claims data shows Rick provided 275 services to 201 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes, and removal of gallbladder using an endoscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538895719.
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (530) 332-7300
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Practice Locations
1531 ESPLANADE
Chico, CA 95926
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
275 services · 201 patients · 3 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
197 | More than most peers in Physician Assistant |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
67 | More often than most peers in Physician Assistant |
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 physician assistants at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
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 — 27 related providers in 4 groups
Other physician assistants in Chico 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2022 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope 5
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Rick Schulken?
Rick Schulken is a physician assistant in Chico, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Rick Schulken's address?
Rick Schulken is listed at 1531 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How can I make an appointment with Rick Schulken?
The number on file is (530) 332-7300. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Rick Schulken?
Rick Schulken's National Provider Identifier is 1538895719. 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 Rick Schulken train?
Rick Schulken attended Other, graduating in 2022. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Rick Schulken have?
Rick Schulken has 4 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2022, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Rick Schulken perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Rick Schulken performs procedures including removal of gallbladder using an endoscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Rick Schulken's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Rick Schulken. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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