Christopher Ritchey, PA-C
NPI 1750637179 · Physician Assistant · South Bend, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christopher Ritchey, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in South Bend, IN (NPI 1750637179).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750637179
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10001838A (IN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,296 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 440 | $56 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 220 | $71 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 214 | $99 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 181 | $29 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 85 | $32 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 79 | $44 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 166 | 89 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 140 | 71 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 72 | 62 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 58 | 36 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 38 | 28 |
| Meloxicam | 28 | 14 |
| Amoxicillin | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$141 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 303 S Nappanee St Ste FElkhart, IN 46514-2066Phone: (574) 247-9441
- 60160 Bodnar BlvdMishawaka, IN 46544-9338Phone: (574) 247-9441
- 2349 Lake Ave Ste 201Plymouth, IN 46563-7837Phone: (574) 247-9441
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-08-03
- Last updated
- 2024-09-05
- Certified
- 2024-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christopher Ritchey's NPI number?
- Christopher Ritchey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750637179, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christopher Ritchey's specialty?
- Christopher Ritchey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Christopher Ritchey located?
- Christopher Ritchey's practice location on file with NPPES is 53880 Carmichael Dr, South Bend, IN 46635-1567.
- What is Christopher Ritchey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christopher Ritchey is (574) 247-9441.
- Does Christopher Ritchey accept Medicare?
- Christopher Ritchey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christopher Ritchey's NPI active?
- Yes — Christopher Ritchey's NPI (1750637179) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.