ELIZABETH COCHRANE RITZ M.D.
NPI 1093918187
Emergency Medicine in Marrero, LA

Active since June 07, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, MARRERO, LA 70072(504) 349-1533 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 11, 2023, Jun 15, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Elizabeth Cochrane Ritz M.d. NPPES

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

ELIZABETH COCHRANE RITZ M.D. (NPI 1093918187) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Marrero, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (205574) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lafayette.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093918187
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameELIZABETH COCHRANE RITZCredential: M.D.
Location Address1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVDMarrero, LA 70072-3147
Mailing Address1101 Medical Center BlvdMarrero, LA 70072-3147
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateJune 7, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 11, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 22, 2022
NPI 1093918187 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses Licensed in LA · 205574 Licensed in CA · A112465
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedPreventive Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2083A0300X · License MD.205574 (LA)
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Marrero, LA 70072

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1200 Corporate Blvd, Suite 201Lafayette, LA 70508-3870 · Phone (800) 893-9698

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Elizabeth Cochrane Ritz M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID244380236
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250414003421
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
150 services142 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
48 services43 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
31 services29 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Athens, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110074
Location1199 Prince AvenueAthens, GA 30606 · Clarke County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70072 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
$86.76 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $21.69 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Registered Nurse (Critical Care Medicine)
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Hospitalist
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Emergency Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
MARRERO, LA 70072
Internal Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Internal Medicine
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD
MARRERO, LA 70072
Nurse Practitioner
1101 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, ER
MARRERO, LA 70072

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 Elizabeth Ritz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Elizabeth Ritz is 1093918187. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2007.

Where is Elizabeth Ritz located?

Elizabeth Ritz practices at 1101 Medical Center Blvd, Marrero, LA 70072. The listed phone number is (504) 349-1533.

What is Elizabeth Ritz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Elizabeth Ritz enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Elizabeth Ritz is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Elizabeth Ritz accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan list Elizabeth Ritz as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Elizabeth Ritz affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Elizabeth Ritz is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Elizabeth Ritz was last updated on January 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.