Kathleen B Rickard, DNP, FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner

Kathleen B Rickard is a Nurse Practitioner based in Phoenix, AZ with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(480) 285-2180Phoenix, AZ
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across AZ can see Kathleen B Rickard, DNP, FNP-C in person in Phoenix or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 29+ years. (1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent de...

At a glance

  • Prescribes opioids less than 39% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Uses generic medications more than 26% of reporting doctors in Arizona
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 201 Nurse Practitioner providers in AZSee all Nurse Practitioner in Phoenix29+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1410dNPPES updated 2022-07-14 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

11209 N Tatum Blvd Ste 160, Phoenix, AZ 85028-3092

Fax: (480) 285-2182
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

1.66%

Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)

1.66% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

83.2%

Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.4 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

16

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

211

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,443

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $109k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Industry Payment Transparency

$179 received from industry

9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kathleen B Rickard's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jul 13, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 29 years in practice

    Experienced

Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

(1) A registered nurse provider with a graduate degree in nursing prepared for advanced practice involving independent and interdependent decision making and direct accountability for clinical judgment across the health care continuum or in a certified specialty. (2) A registered nurse who has completed additional training beyond basic nursing education and who provides primary health care services in accordance with state nurse practice laws or statutes. Tasks performed by nurse practitioners vary with practice requirements mandated by geographic, political, economic, and social factors. Nurse practitioner specialists include, but are not limited to, family nurse practitioners, gerontological nurse practitioners, pediatric nurse practitioners, obstetric-gynecologic nurse practitioners, and school nurse practitioners.

Taxonomy: 363L00000X

Virtual Nursing Care With Kathleen B Rickard

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Kathleen B Rickard for follow-ups, medication reviews, and ongoing care — no travel to Phoenix required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kathleen B Rickard

NPI records show Dr. Rickard as active with telehealth listed in Phoenix, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 285-2180.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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