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2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1225106701 APRN,BC
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Family Nurse Practitioner in Choctaw, Mississippi.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 210,832 in Family Nurse Practitioner, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
249
Medicare Part D claims · 31 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
93%
generic claims · 7% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC filed 249 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Choctaw, Mississippi, prescribing 93% generic.
- 249
- Part D claims, 2023
- 93%
- generic prescribing
- ≥49th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
249 ≥ 49th percentile 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands
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The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
What does the federal data show about Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Family Nurse Practitioner
Medicare Part D claims
249 80% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Mississippi
How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Mississippi providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
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Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding APRN,BC credentials at 210 HOSPITAL CIR, Choctaw, MS, 39350, with a listed phone of (601) 656-2211. NPI 1225106701 was issued on 12/01/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 249 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 31 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $24K in drug spend, split 7% brand-name and 93% generic by claim count.
Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 210,832 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1225106701 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Family Nurse Practitioner |
| Credentials | APRN,BC |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/01/2006 |
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC - brand share 7.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average
7% brand-name claims vs 93% generic, on 249 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
249
Total Claims
$24K
Total Drug Cost
31
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 249
- Total Day Supply
- 6,020
- Brand vs Generic
- 7% brand / 93% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $18K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $6K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.34
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
17 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
15 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
15 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
13 claims
- Tamsulosin Hcl
Tamsulosin Hcl
13 claims
- Hydralazine Hcl
Hydralazine Hcl
12 claims
- Lactulose
Lactulose
12 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 15 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 13 |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 13 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 12 |
| Lactulose | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Family Nurse Practitioner Overview
How Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.
210,832
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider
Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC's 249 claims are below the specialty average of 1,222.
Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Mississippi
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Mississippi, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ricks.
Dr. Sarah Abernathy
NP
Jackson, MS
Dr. Whitney Abraham
FNP-C
Columbus, MS
Brian Adams
Columbus, MS
Dr. Jody Adams
CFNP
Clinton, MS
Dr. Rebecca Adams
APRN
Jackson, MS
Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Mississippi medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC's specialty? ▼
Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Choctaw, Mississippi. Credentials: APRN,BC.
How much does Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC wrote 249 Medicare Part D claims totaling $24K in drug costs for 31 beneficiaries.
Where is Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC located? ▼
Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC is located at 210 HOSPITAL CIR, Choctaw, MS, 39350. Phone: (601) 656-2211.
What is Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC's NPI number? ▼
Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225106701, issued on 12/01/2006.
Does Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC's prescribing is 7% brand-name and 93% generic drugs by claim count, with $18K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 210,832 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC accept Medicare? ▼
Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC appears in CMS Medicare data with 249 Part D claims and 31 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC's credentials? ▼
Alvin Ricks, APRN,BC's NPI is 1225106701 with credentials APRN,BC. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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