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CHRISTINE SEEL RITCHIE MD
NPI 1356376008
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since July 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 FRUIT ST # 600, BOSTON, MA 02114(415) 672-1780 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 12, 2019, Nov 30, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Christine Seel Ritchie Md NPPES

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

CHRISTINE SEEL RITCHIE MD (NPI 1356376008) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (281489) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Francisco.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356376008
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTINE SEEL RITCHIECredential: MD
Location Address55 FRUIT ST # 600Boston, MA 02114-2696
Mailing Address55 Fruit St # 600Boston, MA 02114-2696 · (415) 672-1780
Phone(415) 672-1780
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill School Of MedicineGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateJuly 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 12, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1356376008 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0002X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MA · 281489✔ Licensed in CA · G89107
Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 281489 (MA), 14699 (AL)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineTaxonomy 207RG0300X · License 281489 (MA), G89107 (CA)
55 FRUIT ST # 600, Boston, MA 02114
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13333 California St, Suite 380San Francisco, CA 94118-1981 · Phone (415) 672-1780

Other Identifiers 8

Other051531422AL · Blue Cross
Medicaid009976495AL
Other281489MA · Massachusetts Board Of Registration In Medicine
Medicaid009976485AL
Medicaid009976505AL
Other051525597AL · Blue Cross
Other051525593AL · Blue Cross
Other051525595AL · Blue Cross

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

Christine Seel Ritchie 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 ID3375593833
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191126002359
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

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 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.
42 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Massachusetts General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Boston, MA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220071
Location55 Fruit StreetBoston, MA 02114 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

MS. BARBARA ELLEN MOSCOWITZ MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
55 FRUIT ST # 600
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 643-8809
CHRISTOPHER WIGHT LICSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
55 FRUIT ST # 600
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-0467
STEPHANIE BROOKE KISER M.D., MPH
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
55 FRUIT ST # 600
BOSTON, MA 02114
Suffolk County (617) 724-9509

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 Christine Ritchie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christine Ritchie is 1356376008. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 11, 2006.

Where is Christine Ritchie located?

Christine Ritchie practices at 55 Fruit St # 600, Boston, MA 02114. The listed phone number is (415) 672-1780.

What is Christine Ritchie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Christine Ritchie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christine Ritchie 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 Christine Ritchie accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Christine Ritchie 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 Christine Ritchie affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Christine Ritchie is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Christine Ritchie was last updated on November 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.