DR. RITU BAJAJ OD
NPI 1386603983
Optometrist in Watertown, NY

Active since March 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
0/100
CMS Quality Rating
1125 ARSENAL ST, EMPIRE VISION CENTERS, WATERTOWN, NY 13601(315) 788-5020(315) 788-5028 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 16, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Ritu Bajaj Od NPPES

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

DR. RITU BAJAJ OD (NPI 1386603983) is an individual optometrist in Watertown, New York, licensed in New York (TUV0067621) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New England College Of Optometry (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386603983
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. RITU BAJAJCredential: OD
Location Address1125 ARSENAL ST, EMPIRE VISION CENTERSWatertown, NY 13601
Mailing Address2921 Erie Blvd ESyracuse, NY 13224 · (315) 445-7465 · Fax (315) 445-7675
Fax(315) 788-5028
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew England College Of OptometryGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 16, 2016
NPI 1386603983 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in NY · TUV0067621
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1125 ARSENAL ST, Watertown, NY 13601

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type UnspecifiedRA4157NY
Medicare UPINU85887

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

Dr. Ritu Bajaj Od 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 ID3173590734
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040913001289
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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 13601 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.57 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $17.14 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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.

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.

0/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality0
Improvement Activities0

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

Optometrist
1125 ARSENAL ST
WATERTOWN, NY 13601

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 Ritu Bajaj's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ritu Bajaj is 1386603983. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2006.

Where is Ritu Bajaj located?

Ritu Bajaj practices at 1125 Arsenal St Empire Vision Centers, Watertown, NY 13601. The listed phone number is (315) 788-5020.

What is Ritu Bajaj's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Ritu Bajaj enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ritu Bajaj 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 Ritu Bajaj accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Ritu Bajaj 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 Ritu Bajaj was last updated on March 16, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.