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Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD

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Specializes in: Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR) and Diagnostic Radiology

University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: diagnostic imaging

10666 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

(858) 626-7275

Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD is a radiologist in La Jolla, CA specializing in interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (ir/dr) and diagnostic radiology. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD is affiliated with Scripps Clinic, Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista, Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Health, Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas, Scripps Green Hospital and Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.

Office Locations

10666 N Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

bone marrow biopsy

lower extremity venous duplex

vascular procedures

vascular ultrasound

By Affordability:

bone marrow biopsy

bone marrow tests

thoracic imaging

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD performed more bone marrow biopsy, lower extremity venous duplex, vascular procedures, and vascular ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for bone marrow biopsy, bone marrow tests, and thoracic (chest) imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

ankle brachial index

vascular physiologic studies

In 2024, Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD had a list price for ankle brachial index (ABI), and vascular physiologic studies that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

carotid duplex ultrasound

knee X-ray

lower extremity arterial duplex

scanogram

spine X-ray

X-rays

By Affordability:

lower extremity arterial duplex

lower extremity arterial ultrasound

scanogram

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD performed more carotid duplex ultrasound, knee X-ray, lower extremity arterial duplex, scanogram (bone length study), spine X-ray, and X-rays procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lower extremity arterial duplex, lower extremity (leg) arterial ultrasound, and scanogram (bone length study) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2012 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and abdominal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	229
aspiration	36
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	89
catheterization	114
CT scan	199
diagnostic procedures	27
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hip imaging	62
minimally invasive procedures	31
minor procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	159
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	119
pleural drainage	21
spinal procedures	138
thoracic (chest) imaging	2263
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	15
thoracostomy	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	279
vascular procedures	223
X-rays	2660

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2013 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	170
aspiration	78
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	88
catheterization	95
CT scan	186
diagnostic procedures	15
hip imaging	62
injections	19
minimally invasive procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	130
pelvic imaging	123
pleural drainage	34
spinal procedures	109
thoracic (chest) imaging	2214
ultrasound (sonogram)	234
urologic procedures	15
vascular procedures	193
X-rays	2528

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1076
Female	1336

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1534
Black	67
Hispanic	638
Asian	128
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	701
From 75 to 84	765
85 and over	674
Less than 65	272

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	49
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	44
Dementia	28
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2014 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	172
aspiration	58
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	74
catheterization	117
CT scan	174
hip imaging	84
minimally invasive procedures	22
musculoskeletal imaging	176
pelvic imaging	159
pleural drainage	49
spinal procedures	143
thoracic (chest) imaging	2767
thoracostomy	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	209
vascular procedures	165
X-rays	3273

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1212
Female	1603

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1977
Black	71
Hispanic	564
Asian	148
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	831
From 75 to 84	845
85 and over	839
Less than 65	300

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	38
Dementia	27
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2015 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and spinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	120
aspiration	72
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	57
catheterization	101
CT scan	131
diagnostic procedures	39
hip imaging	90
image guided procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	38
minor procedures	23
musculoskeletal imaging	190
pelvic imaging	145
pleural drainage	24
spinal procedures	158
thoracic (chest) imaging	2520
ultrasound (sonogram)	101
vascular procedures	101
X-rays	3048

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	2184
Female	2774

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3806
Black	104
Hispanic	804
Asian	158
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1430
From 75 to 84	1510
85 and over	1554
Less than 65	464

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	35
Dementia	26
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2016 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, musculoskeletal imaging and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	96
aspiration	42
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	43
catheterization	108
CT scan	120
diagnostic procedures	16
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	130
pelvic imaging	94
pleural drainage	30
spinal procedures	111
thoracic (chest) imaging	2065
thoracostomy	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	38
vascular procedures	25
X-rays	2379

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1089
Female	1290

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1691
Black	65
Hispanic	452
Asian	116
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	766
From 75 to 84	728
85 and over	632
Less than 65	253

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	39
Dementia	27
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2017 were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, CT scan and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	94
aspiration	35
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	72
catheterization	75
CT scan	204
diagnostic procedures	14
minimally invasive procedures	18
musculoskeletal imaging	108
pelvic imaging	144
spinal procedures	110
thoracic (chest) imaging	1935
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
vascular procedures	36
X-rays	2219

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	972
Female	1278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1620
Black	60
Hispanic	422
Asian	99
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	692
From 75 to 84	680
85 and over	662
Less than 65	216

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	36
Dementia	30
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, CT scan and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	65
aspiration	34
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	28
catheterization	49
CT scan	104
diagnostic procedures	12
minimally invasive procedures	24
minor procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	125
pelvic imaging	101
pleural drainage	12
spinal procedures	65
thoracic (chest) imaging	40
vascular procedures	12
X-rays	307

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1082
Female	1342

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1731
Black	65
Hispanic	431
Asian	128
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	740
From 75 to 84	775
85 and over	685
Less than 65	224

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	39
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2019 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, CT scan and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	99
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	45
catheterization	12
CT scan	152
diagnostic procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	160
pelvic imaging	107
spinal procedures	73
thoracic (chest) imaging	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	25
vascular procedures	14
X-rays	313

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1044
Female	1261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1443
Black	97
Hispanic	549
Asian	152
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	722
From 75 to 84	742
85 and over	570
Less than 65	271

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	43
Dementia	27
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2020 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, spinal procedures and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	13
CT scan	13
musculoskeletal imaging	75
pelvic imaging	39
spinal procedures	56
thoracic (chest) imaging	14
X-rays	220

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	893
Female	1029

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1329
Black	0
Hispanic	380
Asian	91
Other	66
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	681
From 75 to 84	571
85 and over	480
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	45
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	37
Dementia	25
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	13
bone marrow tests	12
catheterization	16
CT scan	13
diagnostic procedures	12
musculoskeletal imaging	62
pelvic imaging	45
spinal procedures	28
thoracic (chest) imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	48
vascular procedures	48
X-rays	171

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	741
Female	904

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1207
Black	0
Hispanic	252
Asian	72
Other	56
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	533
From 75 to 84	555
85 and over	422
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	36
Dementia	27
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2022 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	38
aspiration	30
bone marrow tests	14
catheterization	11
CT scan	60
diagnostic procedures	25
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	11
musculoskeletal imaging	86
pelvic imaging	57
spinal procedures	34
thoracic (chest) imaging	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	69
vascular procedures	69
X-rays	194

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	796
Female	1060

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1326
Black	0
Hispanic	332
Asian	83
Other	59
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	647
From 75 to 84	666
85 and over	404
Less than 65	139

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Dementia	18
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	24
aspiration	15
catheterization	13
CT scan	24
diagnostic procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	13
minor procedures	13
musculoskeletal imaging	157
pelvic imaging	70
spinal procedures	103
thoracic (chest) imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	451
vascular procedures	451
X-rays	347

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1255
Female	1577

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2076
Black	0
Hispanic	413
Asian	147
Other	129
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	982
From 75 to 84	1073
85 and over	621
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA during 2024 were vascular procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	11
bone marrow tests	14
catheterization	15
CT scan	11
diagnostic procedures	14
image guided procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
musculoskeletal imaging	232
pelvic imaging	92
spinal procedures	149
thoracic (chest) imaging	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	579
vascular procedures	590
X-rays	503

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1509
Female	1934

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2576
Black	0
Hispanic	431
Asian	198
Other	156
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1172
From 75 to 84	1323
85 and over	763
Less than 65	185

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	32
Dementia	16
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated as a radiologist in La Jolla, CA were X-rays, thoracic (chest) imaging, ultrasound (sonogram) and vascular procedures.

abdominal imaging	88
aspiration	44
bone marrow tests	13
brain imaging (neuroimaging)	56
catheterization	60
CT scan	107
diagnostic procedures	18
gastrointestinal procedures	14
hip imaging	74
image guided procedures	14
injections	15
minimally invasive procedures	20
minor procedures	14
musculoskeletal imaging	137
open surgery	15
pelvic imaging	99
pleural drainage	28
spinal procedures	98
thoracic (chest) imaging	1072
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	15
thoracostomy	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	186
urologic procedures	15
vascular procedures	160
X-rays	1397

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1065
Female	1337

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	40
Asian / Pacific Islander	116
Non-Hispanic White	1716
Hispanic	436
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	35

**Age**
85 and over	638
75 to 84	787
Less than 65	215
65 to 74	761

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	15
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	25
Cancer	16
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: University of California, Irvine Affiliated Hospitals (1998)

Board Certification: American Board of Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology (2017)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Scripps Clinic

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla

Scripps Health

Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas

Scripps Green Hospital

Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Paul J. Rickards, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$1,122 Aortic Stent Grafts $988	Concerto $41	IN.PACT Admiral $13	Antibacterial Mesh $5	$75
Endologix LLC	$186 Alto Abdominal Stent Graft System $186
Stryker Corporation	$134 AUTOPLEX $111	IVS Vertebral Augmentation Products $23
Cook Incorporated	$61 PI - Angioplasty $27	PI - Catheters $18	PI - Zilver PTX $16
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.	$60 OPTION $38	$22
Other	$247 Penumbra Ruby Coil $35	CT THROMBECTOMY SYSTEM KIT $28	Vascular $26	Abre $24	VENOVO $17	Other $116

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$874
Food and Beverage	$861
Education	$75

Biography

Dr. Paul Rickards sees patients in La Jolla, CA. His medical specialties are interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology (IR/DR) and diagnostic radiology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Rickards include diagnostic imaging. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, Scripps Clinic, and Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. He studied medicine at the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. His training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Irvine. In addition to English, Dr. Rickards speaks Spanish.