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MR. GEORGE RITZ III
NPI 1134638943
Physician Assistant in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since September 25, 2017PECOS Enrolled
575 N RIVER STREET EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, WILKES BARRE, PA 18764(570) 829-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Mr. George Ritz Iii NPPES

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

MR. GEORGE RITZ III (NPI 1134638943) is an individual physician assistant in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OA004292) and active in the NPI registry since September 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134638943
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. GEORGE RITZ III
Location Address575 N RIVER STREET EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTWilkes Barre, PA 18764-0001
Mailing Address314 Deer Run DrMountain Top, PA 18707-2058 · (570) 574-6324
Phone(570) 829-8111
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 25, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 2017
✔ NPI 1134638943 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · OA004292
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
575 N RIVER STREET EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare and more.Insurance ›

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)

Mr. George Ritz Iii 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.

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.
54 services54 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.
51 services51 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.
14 services14 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
13 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18764 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.

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 1134638943. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 25, 2017.

Where is George Ritz located?

George Ritz practices at 575 N River Street Emergency Department, Wilkes Barre, PA 18764. The listed phone number is (570) 829-8111.

What is George Ritz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is George Ritz enrolled in Medicare?

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

What insurance does George Ritz accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc., Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and Sendero Health Plans, Local Nonprofit and 1 other insurer list George 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for George Ritz was last updated on October 26, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.