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ROBERT RITCH MD
NPI 1821078874
Ophthalmology in New York, NY

Active since January 17, 2006Opted out of Medicare · through Apr 1, 2027
310 E 14TH ST, NEW YORK, NY 10003(212) 477-7540 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Robert Ritch Md NPPES

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

ROBERT RITCH MD (NPI 1821078874) is an individual ophthalmology provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (116599) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821078874
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameROBERT RITCHCredential: MD
Location Address310 E 14TH STNew York, NY 10003-4201
Mailing Address455 E 57th St, 14dNew York, NY 10022-3065
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1821078874 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in NY · 116599
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
310 E 14TH ST, New York, NY 10003

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Opted out of Medicare

Robert Ritch Md has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from April 1, 2013 through April 1, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateApril 1, 2013
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughApril 1, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10003 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
$150.24 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $37.56 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$81.44 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $20.36 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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 20

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

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
310 E 14TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10003
Anesthesiology
310 E 14TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10003
Ophthalmology
310 E 14TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10003
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
310 E 14TH ST, NY EYE & EAR INFIRMARY
NEW YORK, NY 10003
Ophthalmology
310 E 14TH ST, SUITE 319S
NEW YORK, NY 10003
Physical Therapist
310 E 14TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10003
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
310 E 14TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10003
Optometrist (Corneal and Contact Management)
310 E 14TH ST
NEW YORK, NY 10003

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 Robert Ritch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Robert Ritch is 1821078874. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2006.

Where is Robert Ritch located?

Robert Ritch practices at 310 E 14th St, New York, NY 10003. The listed phone number is (212) 477-7540.

What is Robert Ritch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Robert Ritch enrolled in Medicare?

No. Robert Ritch has opted out of Medicare through April 1, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Robert Ritch was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 40 days 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.