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JAMES FREDERICK RITCHIE LICSW
NPI 1538128152
Social Worker - Clinical in Hingham, MA

Active since March 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
175 DERBY ST STE 7, HINGHAM, MA 02043(781) 749-9233(781) 740-0233 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About James Frederick Ritchie Licsw NPPES

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

JAMES FREDERICK RITCHIE LICSW (NPI 1538128152) is an individual clinical provider in Hingham, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (105188) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538128152
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1041C0700X
Provider Legal NameJAMES FREDERICK RITCHIECredential: LICSW
Location Address175 DERBY ST STE 7Hingham, MA 02043-4021
Mailing Address64 Ward StHingham, MA 02043-4804 · (781) 749-9233 · Fax (781) 740-0233
Phone(781) 749-9233
Fax(781) 740-0233
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 2022
NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2022
✔ NPI 1538128152 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial Worker · ClinicalBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code1041C0700X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 105188
Definition
A social worker who holds a master's or doctoral degree in social work from an accredited school of social work in addition to at least two years of post-master's supervised experience in a clinical setting. The social worker must be licensed, certified, or registered at the clinical level in the jurisdiction of practice. A clinical social worker provides direct services, including interventions focused on interpersonal interactions, intrapsychic dynamics, and life management issues. Clinical social work services are based on bio-psychosocial perspectives. Services consist of assessment, diagnosis, treatment (including psychotherapy and counseling), client-centered advocacy, consultation, evaluation, and prevention of mental illness, emotional, or behavioral disturbances.
175 DERBY ST STE 7, Hingham, MA 02043
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, 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

James Frederick Ritchie Licsw 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 ID9739117326
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050804000072
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.

Psychotherapy, 45 minutes 90834
Psychotherapy is a treatment method where you converse with a therapist about your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In a 45-minute session, the therapist assists you in understanding and managing your mental health concerns, improving emotional wellness, and promoting personal growth.
239 services19 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02043 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
$0.00 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $0.00 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code NA
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

MRS. BETHANN M CHADWICK CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
175 DERBY ST STE 7
HINGHAM, MA 02043
Plymouth County (781) 749-2278
DR. RICHARD IRVING NETSKY M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
175 DERBY ST STE 7
HINGHAM, MA 02043
Plymouth County (617) 876-4099
DEBORAH FARBER APRN, P.C.
Clinical Nurse Specialist (Psychiatric/Mental Health, Geropsychiatric)
175 DERBY ST STE 7
HINGHAM, MA 02043
Plymouth County (781) 749-2278
LAUREN WILSON RN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
175 DERBY ST STE 7
HINGHAM, MA 02043
Plymouth County (781) 749-2278

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 James Ritchie's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Ritchie is 1538128152. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2006.

Where is James Ritchie located?

James Ritchie practices at 175 Derby St Ste 7, Hingham, MA 02043. The listed phone number is (781) 749-9233.

What is James Ritchie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker, specializing in Clinical, with taxonomy code 1041C0700X.

Is James Ritchie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James 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 James Ritchie accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care and Providence Health Plan list James 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Ritchie was last updated on November 18, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.