CHRISTOPHER L. RITTER MD
NPI 1174577902
Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services in Many, LA

Active since May 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.86/100
CMS Quality Rating
240 HIGHLAND DR, MANY, LA 71449(318) 256-5691 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 27, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Christopher L. Ritter Md NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER L. RITTER MD (NPI 1174577902) is an individual emergency medical services provider in Many, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (020667) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Avoyelles Hospital, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174577902
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207PE0004X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER L. RITTERCredential: MD
Location Address240 HIGHLAND DRMany, LA 71449-3718
Mailing Address300 Main StFranklin, LA 70538-6121 · (337) 413-1100
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateMay 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 27, 2014
NPI 1174577902 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207PE0004X
License Licensed in LA · 020667
Definition
An emergency medicine physician who specializes in non-hospital based emergency medical services (e.g., disaster site, accident scene, transport vehicle, etc.) to provide pre-hospital assessment, treatment, and transport patients.
240 HIGHLAND DR, Many, LA 71449

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified4F871CQ31LA
Medicaid1907987LA
Medicare UPINE80879LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5N477CQ59LA

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

Christopher L. Ritter 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 ID4082694435
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040726000000
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 5

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 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.
198 services184 patients
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.
164 services152 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.
111 services105 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.
34 services33 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
20 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Avoyelles Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marksville, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190099
Location4231 Highway 1192Marksville, LA 71351 · Avoyelles County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71449 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

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.

86.86/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality63.73
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 19

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

Emergency Medicine
240 HIGHLAND DR
MANY, LA 71449
Emergency Medicine
240 HIGHLAND DR
MANY, LA 71449
Hospitalist
240 HIGHLAND DR
MANY, LA 71449
Family Medicine
240 HIGHLAND DR
MANY, LA 71449
Hospitalist
240 HIGHLAND DR
MANY, LA 71449
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
240 HIGHLAND DR
MANY, LA 71449
Emergency Medicine
240 HIGHLAND DR
MANY, LA 71449
Hospitalist
240 HIGHLAND DR
MANY, LA 71449

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 Christopher Ritter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Ritter is 1174577902. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 19, 2006.

Where is Christopher Ritter located?

Christopher Ritter practices at 240 Highland Dr, Many, LA 71449. The listed phone number is (318) 256-5691.

What is Christopher Ritter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine, specializing in Emergency Medical Services, with taxonomy code 207PE0004X.

Is Christopher Ritter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Ritter 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 Christopher Ritter accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Christopher Ritter 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 Christopher Ritter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christopher Ritter is affiliated with Avoyelles Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christopher Ritter was last updated on March 27, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.