Ritu Batra, MD MPH
NPI 1356441869 · Dermatology Physician · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ritu Batra, MD MPH is a Dermatology Physician provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1356441869).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356441869
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD MPH
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A75794 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,692 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 423 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 393 | $133 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 345 | $38 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 339 | $7 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 | 235 | $108 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 15 Or More Growths17004 | 192 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Mupirocin | 76 | 65 |
| Ciclopirox | 62 | 23 |
| Gentamicin Sulfate | 60 | 55 |
| Ciclopirox Olaminebrand: Ciclopirox | 55 | 34 |
| Minoxidil | 44 | 11 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 43 | 30 |
| Clobetasol Propionate | 38 | 24 |
| Fluorouracil | 33 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$12,523 across 17 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
- 2006-09-24
- Last updated
- 2023-10-30
- Certified
- 2023-10-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ritu Batra's NPI number?
- Ritu Batra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356441869, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ritu Batra's specialty?
- Ritu Batra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ritu Batra located?
- Ritu Batra's practice location on file with NPPES is 2216 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 101, Santa Monica, CA 90404-2316.
- What is Ritu Batra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ritu Batra is (310) 829-9099.
- Does Ritu Batra accept Medicare?
- Ritu Batra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ritu Batra's NPI active?
- Yes — Ritu Batra's NPI (1356441869) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.