Ritche Chiu, MD
NPI 1952324659 · Nephrology Physician · Hamilton, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ritche Chiu, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Hamilton, OH (NPI 1952324659).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952324659
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35-093272 (OH)
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
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
2,519 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 802 | $112 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 424 | $121 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 236 | $202 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 198 | $163 |
| 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 | 189 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 170 | 64 |
| Lisinopril | 168 | 59 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 156 | 54 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 151 | 48 |
| Spironolactone | 137 | 49 |
| Losartan Potassium | 100 | 36 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 75 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$87 across 4 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
- 2006-07-25
- Last updated
- 2019-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ritche Chiu's NPI number?
- Ritche Chiu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952324659, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ritche Chiu's specialty?
- Ritche Chiu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ritche Chiu located?
- Ritche Chiu's practice location on file with NPPES is 3090 Mcbride Ct, Hamilton, OH 45011-0812.
- What is Ritche Chiu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ritche Chiu is (513) 863-8212.
- Does Ritche Chiu accept Medicare?
- Ritche Chiu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ritche Chiu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ritche Chiu's NPI (1952324659) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.