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ELLEN KATHLEEN RITCHIE
NPI 1811220817
Social Worker in Kansas City, MO

Active since September 09, 2009PECOS Enrolled
2401 GILLHAM RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64108(816) 234-3000(816) 302-9939 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Ellen Kathleen Ritchie NPPES

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

ELLEN KATHLEEN RITCHIE (NPI 1811220817) is an individual social worker in Kansas City, Missouri, licensed in California (ASW28550) and active in the NPI registry since September 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811220817
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy104100000X
Provider Legal NameELLEN KATHLEEN RITCHIE
Location Address2401 GILLHAM RDKansas City, MO 64108-4619
Mailing Address2401 Gillham RdKansas City, MO 64108-4619 · (816) 234-3000 · Fax (816) 302-9939
Phone(816) 234-3000
Fax(816) 302-9939
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 21, 2022
NPPES CertifiedOctober 19, 2022
✔ NPI 1811220817 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySocial WorkerBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Taxonomy Code104100000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · ASW28550
Definition
A social worker is a person who is qualified by a Social Work degree, and licensed, certified or registered by the state as a social worker to practice within the scope of that license. A social worker provides assistance and counseling to clients and their families who are dealing with social, emotional and environmental problems. Social work services may be rendered to individuals, families, groups, and the public.
2401 GILLHAM RD, Kansas City, MO 64108
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc., Medica.Insurance ›

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 (PECOS)

Ellen Kathleen Ritchie 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

The Children's Mercy Hospital
0.1 mi
Pediatrics
2401 GILLHAM RD
Kansas City, MO 64108
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kansas and Missouri enrollments
  • Medicare enrollment name: The Childrens Mercy Hospital
  • 394 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851437719 (816) 234-3000

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

RYAN A ROMANS MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
JENNIFER BITNER MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (913) 234-3000
SAMIRA NAIME M.D.
Pediatrics (Sleep Medicine)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
MICHELLE RENEE MIDDLETON AU.D.
Audiologist
2401 GILLHAM RD, HEARING AND SPEECH CLINIC
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 960-4009
MRS. SHERILYN KELLY APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
MADALYN NICOLE SINGLETON DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
EMMA LYNNE WORLEY CAA
Anesthesiologist Assistant
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (816) 234-3000
DR. FAYTH WALBRIDGE PHD
Psychologist (Clinical)
2401 GILLHAM RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64108
Jackson County (308) 655-0842

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 Ellen Ritchie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ellen Ritchie is 1811220817. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2009.

Where is Ellen Ritchie located?

Ellen Ritchie practices at 2401 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO 64108. The listed phone number is (816) 234-3000.

What is Ellen Ritchie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Social Worker with taxonomy code 104100000X.

Is Ellen Ritchie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ellen Ritchie is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ellen Ritchie's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ellen Ritchie reassigns Medicare benefits to The Children's Mercy Hospital (Kansas City, MO). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ellen Ritchie's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ellen Ritchie accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and Medica list Ellen 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 Ellen Ritchie was last updated on October 21, 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.