JAMES RITCHEY MD
NPI 1578973350
Family Medicine in Santa Cruz, CA

Q: What is James Ritchey's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Ritchey is 1578973350. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2014.

Q: What is James Ritchey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Ritchey was last updated on September 13, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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 May 02, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1301 MISSION ST, SANTA CRUZ, CA 95060(831) 458-6300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 13, 2018, Sep 14, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About James Ritchey Md NPPES

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

JAMES RITCHEY MD (NPI 1578973350) is an individual family medicine provider in Santa Cruz, California, licensed in California (A145388) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578973350

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameJAMES RITCHEYCredential: MD

Location Address1301 MISSION STSanta Cruz, CA 95060-3530

Mailing Address2350 W El Camino Real Fl 2Mountain View, CA 94040-6203

Phone(831) 458-6300

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateMay 2, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1578973350 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in CA · A145388

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Also ListedFamily Medicine · Sports MedicineTaxonomy 207QS0010X · License A145388 (CA)

1301 MISSION ST, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

James Ritchey 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 ID3274808464

PECOS Enrollment IDI20171016000613

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show James Ritchey reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

33 mi

Multi-Specialty

795 EL CAMINO REAL
Palo Alto, CA 94301

Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
4,479 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1013950807 (650) 321-4121

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

250 services162 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

201 services145 patients

Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439

An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.

100 services100 patients

Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or G2212

This service refers to extended doctor visits where your healthcare provider spends additional time evaluating and managing your health beyond the primary procedure's required time. This includes each extra 15 minutes spent by the physician on the same day as the primary service.

62 services43 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

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.

54 services49 patients

Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 20610

This procedure involves using a needle to remove (aspiration) or introduce (injection) fluid into a large joint like the knee or hip. It can help diagnose conditions, relieve discomfort, or deliver medication directly to the joint.

28 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95060 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

$96.03 typical visit price

range $62.97 – $186.69

Typical copayment $24.00 (range $15.74 – $46.67)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$109.72 typical visit price

range $21.02 – $153.16

Typical copayment $27.43 (range $5.25 – $38.29)

Most-billed visit code 99214

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

5 suppliers25 claims30 services$6.42 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

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