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GEORGE RITZ MD
NPI 1023005352
Orthopaedic Surgery in Plains, PA

Active since October 03, 2005PECOS Enrolled
220 S RIVER ST, PLAINS, PA 18705(570) 826-1555(570) 822-4445 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About George Ritz Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

GEORGE RITZ MD (NPI 1023005352) is an individual orthopaedic surgery provider in Plains, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (048272L) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023005352
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207X00000X
Provider Legal NameGEORGE RITZCredential: MD
Location Address220 S RIVER STPlains, PA 18705-1137
Mailing Address220 S River StPlains, PA 18705-1137 · (570) 826-1555 · Fax (570) 822-4445
Phone(570) 826-1555
Fax(570) 822-4445
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 3, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 2013
✔ NPI 1023005352 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207X00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · 048272L
Definition
An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
220 S RIVER ST, Plains, PA 18705
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

George Ritz Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18705 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
44%299 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
68%321 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. SCOTT FOLEY PHARM D.
Pharmacist
220 S RIVER ST
PLAINS, PA 18705
Luzerne County (570) 208-0277
DR. MICHAEL P BANAS M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
220 S RIVER ST
PLAINS, PA 18705
Luzerne County (570) 826-1555
THOMAS ALLARDYCE MD
Orthopaedic Surgery
220 S RIVER ST
PLAINS, PA 18705
Luzerne County (570) 826-1555
NADINE ELYSE ROLLES MSPT
Physical Therapist
220 S RIVER ST, C/O ADULT SERVIES UNLIMITED T/A RIVERSIDE REHAB
PLAINS, PA 18705
Luzerne County (570) 824-3444
KRISTEN ELAINE WERTMAN TPT
Physical Therapist
220 S RIVER ST, C/O ADULT SERVICES UNLIMITED T/A RIVERSIDE REHAB
PLAINS, PA 18705
Luzerne County (570) 824-3444
DONNA SOKOLOWSKI PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Physical Therapist
220 S RIVER ST
PLAINS, PA 18705
Luzerne County (570) 824-3444
ADVANCED PHARMACY SERVICES LLC
Pharmacy
220 S RIVER ST
PLAINS, PA 18705
Luzerne County (570) 208-0277
NEPA FAMILY PRACTICE PLLC
Family Medicine
220 S RIVER ST
PLAINS, PA 18705
Luzerne County (570) 824-8151

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is George Ritz's NPI number?

The NPI number for George Ritz is 1023005352. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 3, 2005.

Where is George Ritz located?

George Ritz practices at 220 S River St, Plains, PA 18705. The listed phone number is (570) 826-1555.

What is George Ritz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery with taxonomy code 207X00000X.

Is George Ritz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. George Ritz is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Ritz was last updated on June 27, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.