MR. CHRISTOPHER RITCHEY PA-C
NPI 1750637179
Physician Assistant in South Bend, IN

Q: What is Christopher Ritchey's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Ritchey is 1750637179. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 3, 2012.

Q: What is Christopher Ritchey's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Active since August 03, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

86.27/100

CMS Quality Rating

53880 CARMICHAEL DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 46635(574) 247-9441(574) 247-9442 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 5, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 5, 2024, Nov 8, 2023, Dec 12, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Mr. Christopher Ritchey Pa-c NPPES

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

MR. CHRISTOPHER RITCHEY PA-C (NPI 1750637179) is an individual physician assistant in South Bend, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (10001838A) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1750637179

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameMR. CHRISTOPHER RITCHEYCredential: PA-C

Location Address53880 CARMICHAEL DRSouth Bend, IN 46635-1567

Mailing Address3600 W Bethel AveMuncie, IN 47304-5407

Phone(574) 247-9441

Fax(574) 247-9442

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateAugust 3, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 5, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 5, 2024

✔ NPI 1750637179 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 10001838A

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

53880 CARMICHAEL DR, South Bend, IN 46635

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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

Mr. Christopher Ritchey Pa-c 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 ID9436303526

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150610001768

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 10

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.

Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg J3301

Triamcinolone acetonide is a medication used to reduce inflammation in the body. It's given as a 10 mg injection for conditions like allergies, arthritis, or skin problems. The injection helps to decrease swelling, redness, and itching.

2,244 services205 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.

440 services205 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.

220 services160 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.

214 services151 patients

X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views 73030

An X-ray of the shoulder, with a minimum of 2 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of your shoulder bones. This helps in diagnosing conditions like fractures, arthritis, or other abnormalities. The procedure is quick and painless.

181 services113 patients

X-ray of knee, 3 views 73562

An X-ray of the knee, 3 views, is a non-invasive imaging test. It uses a small amount of radiation to produce images of the knee from three different angles. This helps medical professionals to diagnose and monitor conditions like arthritis, fractures, or infections. The process is quick and painless.

85 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Mishawaka, IN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150012

Location5215 Holy Cross PkwyMishawaka, IN 46545 · St. Joseph County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center - Plymouth

Acute Care Hospitals · Plymouth, IN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church

CMS Certification Number150076

Location1915 Lake AvePlymouth, IN 46563 · Marshall County

Emergency services

Unity Physicians Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Mishawaka, IN

OwnershipPhysician

CMS Certification Number150177

Location4455 Edison Lakes PkwyMishawaka, IN 46545 · St. Joseph County

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46635 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

$82.04 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$66.48 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

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.

86.27/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

74.71

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

84.53

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan

69%337 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Breast Cancer Screening

32%274 patients2/55-star benchmark: 93%

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report

70%373 patients4/55-star benchmark: 87%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

52%549 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

96%1,311 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

99%160 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk

60%324 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients combinedPopulations: 77% · 737 patients

Patients screened: 78% · 737 patients

83%64 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information

78%328 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

87%62 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 1% · 345 patients

Patients totalRate: 4% · 347 patients

3%347 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Standard wheelchair K0001

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$21.37 avg. paid by Medicare

Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N

1 supplier11 claims11 services$8.49 avg. paid by Medicare

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

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