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DR. SHERWIN RITZ M.D.
NPI 1861495194
Otolaryngology in Dixon, IL

Active since May 31, 2005
215 E 1ST ST STE 153, DIXON, IL 61021(815) 285-5603(815) 285-5813 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 8, 2019, Mar 23, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Sherwin Ritz M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SHERWIN RITZ M.D. (NPI 1861495194) is an individual otolaryngology provider in Dixon, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-053594) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861495194
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Y00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHERWIN RITZCredential: M.D.
Location Address215 E 1ST ST STE 153Dixon, IL 61021-3175
Mailing Address215 E 1st St Ste 153Dixon, IL 61021-3175 · (815) 285-5603 · Fax (815) 285-5813
Phone(815) 285-5603
Fax(815) 285-5813
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMay 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 8, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1861495194 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOtolaryngologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Y00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-053594
Definition

An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for patients with diseases and disorders that affect the ears, nose, throat, the respiratory and upper alimentary systems and related structures of the head and neck. An otolaryngologist diagnoses and provides medical and/or surgical therapy or prevention of diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders and/or injuries of the ears, nose, sinuses, throat, respiratory and upper alimentary systems, face, jaws and the other head and neck systems. Head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery and the treatment of disorders of hearing and voice are fundamental areas of expertise.

215 E 1ST ST STE 153, Dixon, IL 61021
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Other Identifiers 8

Other3634600005IL · Cigna
OtherF400559128IL · Medicare Ptan
OtherL040569IL · Champus/tricare
Other040011299IL · Medicare Railroad
Other1083948IL · First Health
Other4475RIL · Caterpillar
Medicaid036053594IL
Medicaid364034475IL

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%1,405 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
1%388 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
99%476 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients tobacco: 100% · 291 patients
100%291 patients
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
31%388 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%
Send a Summary of Care
For at least one transition of care or referral, the MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care provider-(1) creates a summary of care record using certified EHR technology; and (2)…
0%362 patients1/55-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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

DR. ERIC E SIMPSON D.O.
Urology
215 E 1ST ST STE 153
DIXON, IL 61021
Lee County (815) 285-5484

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 Sherwin Ritz's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sherwin Ritz is 1861495194. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 31, 2005.

Where is Sherwin Ritz located?

Sherwin Ritz practices at 215 E 1st St Ste 153, Dixon, IL 61021. The listed phone number is (815) 285-5603.

What is Sherwin Ritz's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Otolaryngology with taxonomy code 207Y00000X.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sherwin Ritz was last updated on October 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.