Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Denise Ricker, MD

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Berkeley, CA

  • NPI 1427155118
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2905 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 947052063
(510) 841-0411
fax (510) 845-5030

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 9, 2007
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #G62963
Medicaid
CA #00G629630

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1427155118. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
515
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$143,482
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 179 24 $406
90966 Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) 149 19 $323
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 65 23 $96
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 63 48 $87
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 23 20 $78
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 21 21 $191
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 15 11 $339

In context: peer comparison

Among 12 peers in Berkeley Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 4.9× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
522
Patients
70
Total drug cost
$121,276
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Losartan Potassium Generic 96 22 $1,134
Furosemide Generic 79 24 $1,377
Calcium Acetate Generic 47 12 $4,154
Jardiance (Empagliflozin) Brand 38 0 $25,460
Carvedilol Generic 33 0 $317
Sevelamer Carbonate Generic 30 12 $13,603
Chlorthalidone Generic 29 0 $393
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 26 0 $277
Renvela (Sevelamer Carbonate) Brand 26 0 $72,046
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 23 0 $163

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Denise Ricker's medical specialty?
Dr. Denise Ricker practices Nephrology Physician in Berkeley, CA.
Where does Dr. Denise Ricker practice?
Dr. Denise Ricker practices at 2905 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 947052063. Office phone: 5108410411.
What is Dr. Denise Ricker's NPI?
Dr. Denise Ricker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427155118, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Denise Ricker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Denise Ricker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Denise Ricker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960); Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90966); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.