Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Joshua Rickards, PA-C
Surgical Physician Assistant (CMS: Physician Assistant) · Physician Assistant · Medical Physician Assistant · Middlebury, CT
- NPI 1649205246
- Accepts Medicare
- 21 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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1579 Straits Tpke Ste E, Orthopaedics New England PC
Middlebury, CT 067621835
(203) 598-0700
fax (877) 345-6922 - Additional location
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235 Boston Post RD
Orange, CT 064773229
(203) 795-4784
fax (203) 799-1179 - Additional location
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2416 Whitney Ave Fl 1
Hamden, CT 065183248
(203) 407-3550
fax (203) 407-4244 - Additional location
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84 N Main St
Branford, CT 064053061
(203) 483-2509
fax (203) 483-2513
Show 1 more location
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- August 5, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2005 — 21 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 363AS0400X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Connecticut #1716
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649205246. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
6,779
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$105,742
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 2,924 | 209 | $1 | |
J7325 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 1,680 | 21 | $9 | |
J0702 |
Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg | 742 | 209 | $7 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 362 | 226 | $63 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 287 | 241 | $80 | |
73562 |
X-ray of knee, 3 views | 195 | 143 | $9 | |
73560 |
X-ray of knee, 1-2 views | 105 | 82 | $8 | |
73502 |
X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | 98 | 87 | $11 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 70 | 70 | $101 | |
72170 |
X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views | 65 | 64 | $9 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Middlebury Surgical Physician Assistant, average services per provider: 382. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
662
Patients
436
Total drug cost
$8,727
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | Generic | 339 | 189 | $1,382 |
| Celecoxib | Generic | 90 | 50 | $1,621 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 46 | 41 | $352 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 38 | 29 | $4,451 |
| Hydromorphone Hcl | Generic | 33 | 26 | $159 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 33 | 25 | $171 |
| Methocarbamol | Generic | 31 | 28 | $291 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 26 | 25 | $156 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 14 | 11 | $106 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 12 | 12 | $37 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Joshua Rickards's medical specialty?
Dr. Joshua Rickards practices Surgical Physician Assistant in Middlebury, CT.
Where does Dr. Joshua Rickards practice?
Dr. Joshua Rickards practices at 1579 Straits Tpke Ste E, Middlebury, CT 067621835. Office phone: 2035980700.
What is Dr. Joshua Rickards's NPI?
Dr. Joshua Rickards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649205246, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joshua Rickards accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joshua Rickards accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joshua Rickards commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Hyaluronan or derivative, synvisc or synvisc-one, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7325); Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (HCPCS J0702). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.