RICKY D. HEATH, JR. MD – NPI #1285977413
Internal Medicine

An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

RICKY HEATH, JR. is a physician located in POTTSVILLE, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285977413 to RICKY HEATH, JR. on April 06, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine

The NPI profile was previously updated about 4 years ago on Oct 13, 2022. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICKY HEATH, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
RICKY D. HEATH, JR.

NPI Number
1285977413
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICKY D. HEATH, JR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
529 TERRY REILEY WAY
POTTSVILLE, PA 17901-1774
Phone: (570) 624-4444 Fax: (570) 624-4445
3 Other location(s):
263 Farmington Ave
Farmington, CT 06032-1956
Phone: (860) 679-6296
132 Moorings Park Dr
Naples, FL 34105
Phone: (239) 430-6391
Fax: (239) 430-6394
5200 Eastern Ave Ste 2200
Baltimore, MD 21224-2744
Phone: (508) 333-0741
Mailing address
100 N ACADEMY AVE
DANVILLE, PA 17822-4903
Phone: (570) 271-6144 Fax: (570) 271-6578
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Oct 13, 2022

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICKY HEATH, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBCBSFLHB94H
otherMEDICAREFLJM837
medicaidFL100987100
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RG0300X
- Internal Medicine / Geriatric Medicine (Primary)		 PA MD466865
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 FL ME135252

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICKY HEATH, JR. is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER
      100 NORTH ACADEMY AVENUE
      DANVILLE, PA 17822
    • WELLSPAN GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL
      252 SOUTH 4TH STREET
      LEBANON, PA 17042
  • NURSING HOME
    • CEDAR HAVEN HEALTHCARE CENTER
      590 SOUTH FIFTH AVENUE
      LEBANON, PA 17042
    • CORNWALL MANOR
      BOYD STREET
      CORNWALL, PA 17016
    • SPANG CREST MANOR
      945 DUKE STREET
      LEBANON, PA 17042
  • HOSPICE
    • AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF HARRISBURG EAST
      3350 PAXTON STREET, SUITE 5
      HARRISBURG, PA 17111
    • AMEDISYS HOSPICE OF LANCASTER
      1410 OREGON PIKE
      LANCASTER, PA 17601
    • COMPASSUS - GREATER PHILADELPHIA
      601 OFFICE CENTER DRIVE SUITE 125
      FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034

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