Dr Ricky L Ledkins, MD - Medicare Emergency Medicine in Opelika, AL

Dr Ricky L Ledkins, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services" physician in Opelika, Alabama. He went to University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Emergency Medicine. He is a member of the group practice The East Alabama Health Care Authority and his current practice location is 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, Alabama. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (334) 528-1112.

Dr Ricky L Ledkins is licensed to practice in Alabama (license number 16622) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1154388783.

Contact Information

Dr Ricky L Ledkins, MD
2000 Pepperell Pkwy,
Opelika, AL 36801-5452
(334) 528-1112
(334) 528-1547



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ricky L Ledkins
GenderMale
SpecialityEmergency Medicine
Experience33 Years
Location2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, Alabama
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ricky L Ledkins attended and graduated from University Of South Alabama College Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154388783
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/09/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628258217
  • Enrollment ID: I20110215000335

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ricky L Ledkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154388783NPI-NPPES
510-79264OtherALBLUE CROSS OF AL PROV #

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207PE0004XEmergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services 16622 (Alabama)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
East Alabama Medical Center And SnfOpelika, ALHospital
Bullock County HospitalUnion springs, ALHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The East Alabama Health Care Authority307240323781

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Entity NameProfessional Resources Management, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992812382
PECOS PAC ID: 5597748350
Enrollment ID: O20040611000549

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Entity NameThe East Alabama Health Care Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073685483
PECOS PAC ID: 3072403237
Enrollment ID: O20040824001092

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ricky L Ledkins, MD
Po Box 4283,
Opelika, AL 36803-4283

Ph: (334) 528-1112
Dr Ricky L Ledkins, MD
2000 Pepperell Pkwy,
Opelika, AL 36801-5452

Ph: (334) 528-1112

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Emergency Medicine Doctors in Opelika, AL

Dr. Michael Nicholas Barbaree, D.O
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-528-1112    Fax: 334-528-2161
Chima Austin Ukachi, M.D
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3320 Skyway Dr Ste 807, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-539-1770    
Dr. Kim J Williams, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-528-1112    Fax: 334-528-1547
Zachary Smith, DO
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-528-4339    
Dr. Alan L Moore, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-528-1112    Fax: 334-528-1547
Dr. James D Crosby, MD
Emergency Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2000 Pepperell Pkwy, Opelika, AL 36801
Phone: 334-528-1112    Fax: 334-528-1547

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