Nicholas Ritz, O.D.
NPI 1881684678 · Optometrist · Albuquerque, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nicholas Ritz, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Albuquerque, NM (NPI 1881684678).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881684678
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 366 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
445 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 178 | $117 |
| Ct Scan of Cornea92025 | 78 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $86 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 56 | $82 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 30 | $138 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 20 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cyclosporine | 103 | 46 |
| Fluorometholone | 77 | 34 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 71 | 32 |
| Latanoprost | 52 | 18 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 17 | 14 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 14 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 13 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$31 across 2 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
- 2005-10-24
- Last updated
- 2008-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nicholas Ritz's NPI number?
- Nicholas Ritz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881684678, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nicholas Ritz's specialty?
- Nicholas Ritz is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Nicholas Ritz located?
- Nicholas Ritz's practice location on file with NPPES is 5200 Eubank Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87111-1759.
- What is Nicholas Ritz's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nicholas Ritz is (505) 298-4419.
- Does Nicholas Ritz accept Medicare?
- Nicholas Ritz is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nicholas Ritz's NPI active?
- Yes — Nicholas Ritz's NPI (1881684678) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.