Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Rickert, PT

Physical Therapist (CMS: Physical Therapist in Private Practice) · Cullowhee, NC

  • NPI 1679940746
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
594 Centennial Dr
Cullowhee, NC 287231589
(828) 550-3923
fax (828) 354-0209
Mailing address
90 E Main St Ste A
Sylva, NC 287793030

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 24, 2023
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
225100000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
North Carolina #P13884

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1679940746. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,981
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$52,833
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
97110 Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes 941 53 $21
97530 Therapy procedure using functional activities 603 42 $31
97112 Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function, each 15 minutes 395 35 $26
97161 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 20 minutes 29 28 $94
97162 Evaluation for physical therapy, typically 30 minutes 13 13 $96

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in this city , average services per provider: 371. This provider delivers 5.3× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Benjamin Rickert's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Rickert practices Physical Therapist in Cullowhee, NC.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Rickert practice?
Dr. Benjamin Rickert practices at 594 Centennial Dr, Cullowhee, NC 287231589. Office phone: 8285503923.
What is Dr. Benjamin Rickert's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Rickert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679940746, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Rickert accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Rickert accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Rickert commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility (HCPCS 97110); Therapy procedure using functional activities (HCPCS 97530); Therapy procedure to re-educate brain-to-nerve-to-muscle function (HCPCS 97112). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.