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TERESA M. RITTER ARNP
NPI 1235159484
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Tacoma, WA

Active since July 20, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6901 6TH AVE STE 5, TACOMA, WA 98406(253) 600-2435(407) 602-0933 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 3, 2026, Mar 20, 2025, Dec 9, 2020 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2020).

About Teresa M. Ritter Arnp NPPES

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

TERESA M. RITTER ARNP (NPI 1235159484) is an individual family provider in Tacoma, Washington, licensed in Washington (AP60113471) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235159484
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameTERESA M. RITTERCredential: ARNP
Location Address6901 6TH AVE STE 5Tacoma, WA 98406-1705
Mailing Address634 S Macarthur StTacoma, WA 98465-1820 · (253) 355-9354 · Fax (407) 602-0933
Phone(253) 600-2435
Fax(407) 602-0933
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateJuly 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 3, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 3, 2026
✔ NPI 1235159484 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · AP60113471✔ Licensed in NY · F334353
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthTaxonomy 363LP0808X · License AP60113471 (WA)
6901 6TH AVE STE 5, Tacoma, WA 98406
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Teresa M Harding Arnp

Other Identifiers 9

Other0278194WA · State L&i
Medicaid2003972WA
Other0263062WA · State L&i
Other0289349WA · L&i Nwneph
OtherAP60113471WA · Wa License
Other0278192WA · State L&i
Other0279451WA · State L&i
OtherCD8128WA · Railroad Medicare Group #
Other0279448WA · State L&i

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Providence Health Plan.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Teresa M. Ritter Arnp 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 ID4587621438
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100111000156
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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
150 services88 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
84 services56 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
55 services23 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
35 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

St Joseph Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Tacoma, WA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number500108
Location1717 South J StreetTacoma, WA 98405 · Pierce County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98406 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
$88.29 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $22.07 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$768.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$67.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$34.55 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

WELLNESS JOURNEY PLLC
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
6901 6TH AVE STE 5
TACOMA, WA 98406
Pierce County (253) 600-2435

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 Teresa Ritter's NPI number?

The NPI number for Teresa Ritter is 1235159484. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 20, 2006. The provider is also known as Teresa M Harding Arnp.

Where is Teresa Ritter located?

Teresa Ritter practices at 6901 6th Ave Ste 5, Tacoma, WA 98406. The listed phone number is (253) 600-2435.

What is Teresa Ritter's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Teresa Ritter enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Teresa 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 Teresa Ritter accept?

Health plans from Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and Providence Health Plan list Teresa 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 Teresa Ritter affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Teresa Ritter is affiliated with St Joseph Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Teresa Ritter was last updated on June 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 months 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.