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GARY A RITZEL MD
NPI 1174512511
Anesthesiology in Rochester, NY

Active since October 18, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1555 LONG POND RD, ROCHESTER, NY 14626(585) 255-8966 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Gary A Ritzel Md NPPES

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

GARY A RITZEL MD (NPI 1174512511) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Rochester, New York, licensed in New York (198351) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unity Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of North Dakota School Of Medicine (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174512511
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameGARY A RITZELCredential: MD
Location Address1555 LONG POND RDRochester, NY 14626-4122
Mailing AddressPo Box 2005East Syracuse, NY 13057-4505 · (315) 449-0513 · Fax (315) 445-2936
Phone(585) 255-8966
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Dakota School Of MedicineGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1174512511 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 198351
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1555 LONG POND RD, Rochester, NY 14626
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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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Gary A Ritzel Md 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 ID8921909474
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110506000498
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unity Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Rochester, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330226
Location1555 Long Pond RoadRochester, NY 14626 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

MACKENZIE R. PETTINELLA PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1555 LONG POND RD, DEPT. OF MEDICINE
ROCHESTER, NY 14626
Monroe County (585) 723-7870
FAROOQ CHAUDHARY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1555 LONG POND RD
ROCHESTER, NY 14626
Monroe County (585) 723-7746
FATHI ABOKALAWA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1555 LONG POND RD
ROCHESTER, NY 14626
Monroe County (585) 723-7746
ELIZABETH GRACE WYGONIK PA-C
Physician Assistant
1555 LONG POND RD
ROCHESTER, NY 14626
Monroe County (585) 723-7000
YOUSEF WALY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1555 LONG POND RD
ROCHESTER, NY 14626
Monroe County (585) 723-7000
MARINA TAKAWY MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1555 LONG POND RD
ROCHESTER, NY 14626
Monroe County (585) 723-7000
KELCY WILDT PA
Physician Assistant
1555 LONG POND RD
ROCHESTER, NY 14626
Monroe County (585) 723-7000
JEFF YANG MD
Emergency Medicine
1555 LONG POND RD
ROCHESTER, NY 14626
Monroe County (585) 723-7070

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 Gary Ritzel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gary Ritzel is 1174512511. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2005.

Where is Gary Ritzel located?

Gary Ritzel practices at 1555 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626. The listed phone number is (585) 255-8966.

What is Gary Ritzel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Gary Ritzel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gary Ritzel 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.

Is Gary Ritzel affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gary Ritzel is affiliated with Unity Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gary Ritzel was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 35 days 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.