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Dr. Daniel L Ritz , OD

Optometrist • Ocala, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Daniel Ritz, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Ocala, FL. With approximately 38 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1988, Dr. Ritz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 6290 SW HIGHWAY 200.

Dr. Ritz accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

6290 Sw Highway 200

Ocala, FL 344765556

Telephone 3522376200
Fax 3522379284
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Daniel L. Ritz Facility NPI 1720264153

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1988

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Ocala, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
38 Yrs +15.7 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.3 Yrs
State Avg: 22.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
47 Specialists

Practicing in Ocala, FL (3724 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
21.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ritz (38 Years) 38 Yrs
Ocala Specialty Average (22.3 Years) 22.3 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
580 572 $114.00 $112.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
334 228 $84.41 $83.06
92250 Photography of the retina
238 237 $68.61 $35.28
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
178 159 $99.43 $97.41
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
177 177 $71.99 $59.81
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
158 156 $55.00 $32.03
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
110 110 $123.33 $112.88
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
70 16 $140.27 $90.02
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
68 45 $159.00 $101.81
67820 Removal of eyelashes using forceps
29 25 $47.17 $18.17
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness
26 26 $19.31 $10.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
12 12 $101.33 $99.93

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License FL 2305

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
078560100 (FL)
Medicaid State Provider ID
078560101 (FL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs
20299 (FL)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active February 13, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 13, 2008

Registered at 6290 SW HIGHWAY 200, OCALA, FL 344765556 (Tel: 3522376200)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 13, 2008

Registered at 6290 SW HIGHWAY 200, OCALA, FL 344765556 (Tel: 3522376200)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 13, 2008

Recorded as DANIEL RITZ, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 13, 2008

Optometrist (License #2305 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 04, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881789535
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 04, 2006
Last Update: February 13, 2008
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

6290 Sw Highway 200

Ocala, FL 344765556

Phone: 3522376200

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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