PATRICIA SIZEMORE RITCH MD, PHD
NPI 1487701363
Internal Medicine - Sleep Medicine in Temple, TX
NPI Status: Active since January 04, 2007
Contact Information
2401 S 31ST ST
TEMPLE, TX
ZIP 76508
Phone: (615) 414-0867
- Individual
- Female
- Internal Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
About PATRICIA RITCH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Patricia Ritch, an internist established in Temple, Texas with a medical specialization in Internal Medicine, focusing in sleep medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1487701363 assigned on January 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207RS0012X with license number N3272 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and her NPI record was last updated 4 years ago.
- NPI
- 1487701363
- Provider Name
- PATRICIA SIZEMORE RITCH MD, PHD
- Gender
- Female
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2401 S 31ST ST TEMPLE, TX 76508
- Location Phone
- (615) 414-0867
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 844658 DALLAS, TX 75284
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 01-04-2007
- Last Update Date
- 12-28-2021
- Code Navigator
An internist like Patricia Ritch is a physician who has completed an internal medicine residency and is board-certified or board-eligible in an internist specialty. Internists are trained to care for adults of all ages for many different medical conditions. An internist typically monitors chronic physical conditions, identifies acute diseases, provides family planning, provides counseling about wellness and disease prevention, etc.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Internal Medicine Sleep Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207RS0012X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- N3272
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- An Internist who practices Sleep Medicine is certified in the subspecialty of sleep medicine and specializes in the clinical assessment, physiologic testing, diagnosis, management and prevention of sleep and circadian rhythm disorders. Sleep specialists treat patients of any age and use multidisciplinary approaches. Disorders managed by sleep specialists include, but are not limited to, sleep related breathing disorders, insomnia, hypersomnias, circadian rhythm sleep disorders, parasomnias and sleep related movement disorders.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2084N0402X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Psychiatry & Neurology | N3272 (TX) |
| 2 | 2084S0012X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Psychiatry & Neurology | N3272 (TX) |
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
Sleep study in sleep lab (6 years or older)
Sleep study in sleep lab with continuous airway pressure (6 years or older)
Sleep study including heart rate, breathing, airflow, and effort
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 132 times for 124 patientsThis service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
This service was performed 31 times for 31 patientsA sleep study in a sleep lab is a non-invasive overnight test that monitors your body while you sleep. It helps doctors understand your sleep patterns and identify any issues like sleep apnea or insomnia. You'll be connected to equipment that tracks your heart rate, brain waves, breathing, and movements.
This service was performed 43 times for 42 patientsA sleep study in a sleep lab with continuous airway pressure is a test for individuals aged 6 and above. It monitors your sleep patterns to check for disorders like sleep apnea. Continuous airway pressure helps keep your airways open while you sleep, improving your breathing.
This service was performed 83 times for 80 patientsA sleep study monitors your heart rate, breathing patterns, airflow, and physical effort while you sleep. It helps identify sleep disorders by tracking your sleep stages and cycles. This data aids doctors in diagnosing and treating sleep-related issues.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1487701363, we treat the final digit (3) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 57. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (60 - 57 = 3).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 57 is 60. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1487701363, enumerated as an "individual" on January 04, 2007.
The provider is located at 2401 S 31ST ST TEMPLE, TX 76508 and the phone number is (615) 414-0867.
Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207RS0012X and a focus in Sleep Medicine.
