DR. ERIC RONALD RITCHEY O.D.
NPI 1497733885
Optometrist in Houston, TX

Q: What is Eric Ritchey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eric Ritchey is 1497733885. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2006.

Q: What is Eric Ritchey's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eric Ritchey was last updated on May 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since January 05, 2006PECOS Enrolled

4401 MARTIN LUTHER KINGS BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77204(713) 743-2020(713) 743-0963 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 12, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 12, 2022, Nov 9, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Eric Ronald Ritchey O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ERIC RONALD RITCHEY O.D. (NPI 1497733885) is an individual optometrist in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (8812) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497733885

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. ERIC RONALD RITCHEYCredential: O.D.

Location Address4401 MARTIN LUTHER KINGS BLVDHouston, TX 77204-2020

Mailing Address4401 Martin Luther Kings BlvdHouston, TX 77204-2020 · (713) 743-2020 · Fax (713) 743-0963

Phone(713) 743-2020

Fax(713) 743-0963

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMay 12, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 12, 2022

✔ NPI 1497733885 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · 8812✔ Licensed in TX · 8812-T✔ Licensed in OH · 5238

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.

Also ListedOptometrist · Corneal and Contact ManagementTaxonomy 152WC0802X · License 5238 (OH)

4401 MARTIN LUTHER KINGS BLVD, Houston, TX 77204

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid349534301TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Eric Ronald Ritchey O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 77204 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

$134.06 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$72.62 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

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

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