Christopher Ritchie, MD
NPI 1295393098 · Urology Physician · Matthews, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Urology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Ritchie, MD is a Urology Physician provider in Matthews, NC (NPI 1295393098).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1295393098
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Urology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2024-01266 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
628 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 167 | $15 |
| Manual Urinalysis Test With Examination Using Microscope, Non-Automated81000 | 146 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 114 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 58 | $85 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 35 | $10 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 83 | 72 |
| Finasteride | 54 | 37 |
| Vibegronbrand: Gemtesa | 21 | 16 |
| Levofloxacin | 14 | 14 |
| Estradiol | 12 | 11 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 12 | — |
| Mirabegronbrand: Myrbetriq | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,718 across 41 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-06-05
- Last updated
- 2024-08-02
- Certified
- 2024-08-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Ritchie's NPI number?
- Christopher Ritchie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295393098, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Ritchie's specialty?
- Christopher Ritchie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Urology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christopher Ritchie located?
- Christopher Ritchie's practice location on file with NPPES is 1450 Matthews Township Pkwy Ste 350, Matthews, NC 28105-2388.
- What is Christopher Ritchie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Ritchie is (704) 841-8877.
- Does Christopher Ritchie accept Medicare?
- Christopher Ritchie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Ritchie's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Ritchie's NPI (1295393098) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.