Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Christopher Ricks, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Provo, UT

  • NPI 1255727905
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.1 / 100 · 2023
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1735 N State St
Provo, UT 846041010
(801) 374-1818
fax (801) 374-0163
Additional location
1305 N Commerce Dr Ste 120
Saratoga Springs, UT 840455309
(801) 379-2929
Additional location
325 W Center St Ste 201
Spanish Fork, UT 846602000
(801) 465-2575
fax (801) 465-0629

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 27, 2023
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Utah #1014225-1205
Medicaid
TX #1255727905

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255727905. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,285
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$193,467
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 341 319 $121
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 169 76 $365
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 150 95 $38
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 132 132 $142
92134 Imaging of retina 115 108 $38
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 99 88 $85
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 77 58 $316
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 73 59 $122
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 57 53 $34
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 42 41 $59

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in this city , average services per provider: 124. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$189
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. 1 $89.74
Dompe US, Inc. 2 $34.24
Genentech USA, Inc. 1 $21.56
ABBVIE INC. 1 $16.16
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 1 $13.89
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $13.77

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$189

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
970
Patients
414
Total drug cost
$58,904
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 338 71 $7,995
Ketorolac Tromethamine Generic 215 161 $4,702
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 117 83 $4,153
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 62 17 $2,416
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 45 35 $1,254
Timolol Maleate Generic 45 15 $531
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 35 32 $469
Levobunolol Hcl Generic 29 0 $585
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 26 0 $16,255
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 20 0 $234

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Christopher Ricks's medical specialty?
Dr. Christopher Ricks practices Ophthalmology Physician in Provo, UT.
Where does Dr. Christopher Ricks practice?
Dr. Christopher Ricks practices at 1735 N State St, Provo, UT 846041010. Office phone: 8013741818.
What is Dr. Christopher Ricks's NPI?
Dr. Christopher Ricks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255727905, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Christopher Ricks accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Ricks accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Christopher Ricks commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.