Nicholas B Ritz, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Albuquerque, NM

Nicholas B Ritz, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1986 and has 38 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd and his current practice location is 5200 Eubank Blvd Ne, Suite A-4, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 298-4419.

Nicholas B Ritz is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 366) 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 1881684678.

Contact Information

Nicholas B Ritz, OD
5200 Eubank Blvd Ne, Suite A-4,
Albuquerque, NM 87111-1759
(505) 298-4419
(505) 298-0878

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameNicholas B Ritz
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience38 Years
Location5200 Eubank Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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:
  • Nicholas B Ritz attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1986
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881684678
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/24/2005
  • Last Update Date: 04/25/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4688714355
  • Enrollment ID: I20091211000066

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Nicholas B Ritz such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881684678NPI-NPPES
NM00P249OtherNMBC BS OF NM
447913MedicaidAZ
Z0401MedicaidNM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 366 (New Mexico)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd448664361658

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. Nicholas B Ritz allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameEye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1104868520
PECOS PAC ID: 4486643616
Enrollment ID: O20040511001422

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. Nicholas B Ritz 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
Nicholas B Ritz, OD
8801 Horizon Blvd Ne, Suite 360,
Albuquerque, NM 87113-1533

Ph: (505) 828-4923
Nicholas B Ritz, OD
5200 Eubank Blvd Ne, Suite A-4,
Albuquerque, NM 87111-1759

Ph: (505) 298-4419

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