Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Michael Rickels, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Madison, WI

  • NPI 1124332283
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2880 University Ave
Madison, WI 537053644
(608) 263-7171
Additional location
305 Elaines CT
Dodgeville, WI 535332103
(608) 930-4362
fax (608) 930-4366
Mailing address
7974 Uw Health CT
Middleton, WI 535625531

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 19, 2023
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Wisconsin #3368-035
Medicaid
WI #1124332283

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124332283. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,613
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$73,330
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 1,710 15 $1
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 220 213 $115
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 138 138 $30
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 137 105 $82
92134 Imaging of retina 91 83 $36
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 86 86 $118
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 77 76 $52
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 62 62 $90
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 29 29 $22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 26 26 $140

In context: peer comparison

Among 23 peers in Madison Optometrist, average services per provider: 181. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
487
Patients
149
Total drug cost
$43,571
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 192 60 $2,552
Timolol Maleate Generic 68 23 $1,845
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 28 0 $897
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 28 0 $449
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 28 22 $1,039
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 27 11 $1,141
Fluorometholone Generic 26 20 $2,391
Restasis Multidose (Cyclosporine) Brand 20 0 $13,093
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 16 0 $4,531
Travoprost Generic 15 0 $2,890

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Michael Rickels's medical specialty?
Dr. Michael Rickels practices Optometrist in Madison, WI.
Where does Dr. Michael Rickels practice?
Dr. Michael Rickels practices at 2880 University Ave, Madison, WI 537053644. Office phone: 6082637171.
What is Dr. Michael Rickels's NPI?
Dr. Michael Rickels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124332283, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Michael Rickels accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Michael Rickels accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Michael Rickels commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.