Christopher L Ritter, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Many, LA

Christopher L Ritter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Emergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services" physician in Many, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Derussy Emergency Group Llc and his current practice location is 240 Highland Dr, Many, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 256-5691.

Christopher L Ritter is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 020667) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1174577902.

Contact Information

Christopher L Ritter, MD
240 Highland Dr,
Many, LA 71449-3718
(318) 256-5691
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChristopher L Ritter
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience35 Years
Location240 Highland Dr, Many, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Christopher L Ritter attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1174577902
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/19/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/27/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4082694435
  • Enrollment ID: I20040726000000

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Christopher L Ritter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1174577902NPI-NPPES
1907987MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207PE0004XEmergency Medicine - Emergency Medical Services 020667 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Avoyelles HospitalMarksville, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Derussy Emergency Group Llc387083464112

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Christopher L Ritter allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameProgressive Acute Care Physician Services Dauterive Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1396911558
PECOS PAC ID: 2668543737
Enrollment ID: O20080617000458
Entity NameHawkeye Medical, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952630360
PECOS PAC ID: 9032254685
Enrollment ID: O20100306000295
Entity NameDerussy Emergency Group Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1306300900
PECOS PAC ID: 3870834641
Enrollment ID: O20190403002252

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Christopher L Ritter is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Christopher L Ritter, MD
300 Main St,
Franklin, LA 70538-6121

Ph: (337) 413-1100
Christopher L Ritter, MD
240 Highland Dr,
Many, LA 71449-3718

Ph: (318) 256-5691

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