Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Rick Erickson, MD

Otolaryngology · Paris, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
1001 E AUSTIN ST, Paris, TX 75460
9037855800
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1457354367 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Erickson

Dr. Rick Erickson is an otolaryngology specialist in Paris, TX, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Erickson performed 3,657 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Erickson received a total of $914 from 13 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 30 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Erickson is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 8% volume in TX $914 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,657
Medicare services
Top 8% in TX for otolaryngology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$27
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Allergy immunotherapy preparation
A professional service involving the preparation and administration of one or more antigens.
1,980 $11 $23
Allergy injection therapy, multiple injections
A professional service involving the administration of multiple allergen injections.
425 $8 $30
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
276 $62 $125
New patient office visit (30-44 min)
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range.
264 $73 $190
Office visit, established patient (10-19 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
185 $37 $75
Ear wax removal
A procedure to remove impacted ear wax from the ear canal.
150 $29 $125
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
95 $90 $163
New patient office visit, 15-29 minutes
An initial office visit for a new patient lasting 15 to 29 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter meets this duration threshold.
88 $43 $128
Flexible laryngoscopy
A diagnostic exam of the voice box using a flexible endoscope to visualize the larynx.
86 $87 $290
Microscopic ear examination
A detailed visual inspection of the ear using a specialized microscope to examine the ear canal and eardrum.
35 $19 $65
Nasal endoscopy
A diagnostic procedure that uses a thin, lighted tube to examine the inside of the nasal passages.
30 $134 $560
Simple control of nosebleed
A procedure to stop a nosebleed using basic methods. It involves direct pressure or simple packing to control bleeding from the nasal passages.
17 $112 $249
Head repositioning exercises for dizziness
A series of exercises performed to reposition the head, used to treat dizziness. The procedure is administered on a daily basis.
14 $30 $91
Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity
This procedure involves the simple removal of skin debris and the drainage of a mastoid cavity.
12 $43 $302
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$914
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $131/year across 7 years
Bottom 41% in TX for otolaryngology
13
Companies
30
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$288
2023
$270
2022
$64
2021
$84
2020
$74
2019
$69
2018
$65

Payments by company (2024)

Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$163
GENZYME CORPORATION
$66
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$34
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$25
Top 3 companies account for 91.2% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$391
Stryker Corporation
$153
GENZYME CORPORATION
$110
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$71
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$52
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$25
Medtronic, Inc.
$23
Acclarent, Inc
$20
Cook Medical LLC
$17
Olympus America Inc.
$16
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$14
Covidien LP
$11
Optinose US, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 71.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT Balloon Inflation Device · BIODESIGN · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · HALO · INSPIRE · PROPEL · PTEYE PARATHYROID DETECTION SYSTEM · RHINO-LARYNGO FIBERSCOPE · TULA · VIVAER STYLUS · Xhance
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists in nearby ZIP areas
2
County median income
$61,122
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
PARIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
0.0 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Erickson is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 8% in TX), with 21 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Erickson experienced with allergy immunotherapy preparation?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Erickson performed 1,980 allergy immunotherapy preparation services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Erickson receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Erickson received a total of $914 from 13 companies across 30 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Erickson's costs compare to other otolaryngologists in Paris?
Dr. Erickson's average Medicare payment per service is $27. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Erickson) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →