Active NPI 1437157864 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. George Harold Rittersbach , MD

Surgery • Stuart, FL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. George Rittersbach, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Stuart, FL. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1983, Dr. Rittersbach delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3801 S KANNER HWY STE 200.

Dr. Rittersbach is affiliated with Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope, new patient outpatient office visit. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3801 S Kanner Hwy Ste 200

Stuart, FL 349944801

Telephone 7722194026

Fax 7722834919

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Treasure Coast Surgical Group Facility NPI 1053366674

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Stuart, FL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +23.7 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 19.3 Yrs

State Avg: 26.3 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

17 Specialists

Practicing in Stuart, FL (2030 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

17.6% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

86.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rittersbach (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Stuart Specialty Average (19.3 Years) 19.3 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
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	132	103	$336.00	$131.81
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	124	114	$444.00	$120.19
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	93	93	$336.00	$115.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	71	55	$238.00	$93.46
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	58	44	$1332.00	$292.55
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$2662.00	$147.88
45300 Diagnostic examination of rectum and large bowel using an endoscope	20	19	$585.00	$129.53
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	18	18	$2965.00	$264.13
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	14	14	$1921.00	$192.84

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	132	109	$204.59	$93.57
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	128	118	$280.33	$124.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	109	109	$287.94	$116.46
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	97	69	$651.99	$298.99
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	89	77	$329.69	$132.30
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	52	43	$134.62	$58.58
45300 Diagnostic examination of rectum and large bowel using an endoscope	28	27	$292.36	$131.04
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	28	15	$295.14	$82.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$427.42	$173.76
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	17	17	$1363.71	$244.72
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	17	17	$1176.82	$131.36
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	16	16	$522.50	$136.57
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	15	15	$1139.80	$195.32

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	170	140	$168.00	$94.88
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	161	142	$194.00	$129.38
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	131	131	$276.00	$119.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	113	85	$132.00	$59.42
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	98	75	$475.00	$309.83
45300 Diagnostic examination of rectum and large bowel using an endoscope	36	34	$211.00	$136.63
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	20	20	$392.00	$177.40
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$238.00	$134.03
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	20	20	$1171.00	$165.81
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	15	15	$1465.00	$199.18
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	14	13	$701.00	$142.20
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	14	14	$1596.00	$258.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	164	146	$192.00	$128.32
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	151	109	$131.00	$58.97
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	150	124	$166.00	$96.22
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	145	145	$273.00	$119.19
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	128	93	$470.00	$311.83
45300 Diagnostic examination of rectum and large bowel using an endoscope	38	36	$209.00	$142.52
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$388.00	$178.99
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	26	26	$213.00	$77.56
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	15	15	$1450.00	$203.96
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$1159.00	$205.01
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	12	12	$236.00	$137.10
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	11	11	$694.00	$144.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	161	115	$131.00	$48.21
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	156	140	$155.08	$109.51
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	131	110	$166.00	$79.52
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	120	86	$469.52	$296.11
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	91	91	$213.00	$80.69
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	81	81	$272.68	$114.54
45300 Diagnostic examination of rectum and large bowel using an endoscope	54	51	$209.00	$127.98
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	44	44	$388.00	$175.12
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	36	13	$373.00	$76.98
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	21	15	$694.00	$148.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$236.00	$114.94
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$1159.00	$196.30
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	11	11	$1580.00	$284.24

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	203	143	$131.00	$47.14
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	165	148	$152.00	$100.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	137	112	$166.00	$77.64
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	131	131	$213.00	$80.10
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	131	94	$470.00	$291.96
45300 Diagnostic examination of rectum and large bowel using an endoscope	71	57	$209.00	$125.06
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$273.00	$114.33
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	48	14	$373.00	$76.82
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	24	24	$1159.00	$190.61
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	24	24	$388.00	$173.39
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	20	20	$1450.00	$207.70
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	19	15	$694.00	$145.27
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	14	13	$92.00	$23.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$236.00	$113.53
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	11	11	$3714.00	$378.48
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	11	11	$44.00	$19.96

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	216	160	$131.00	$45.38
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	172	127	$470.00	$285.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	147	120	$166.00	$75.37
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	143	123	$152.00	$93.80
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	131	131	$213.00	$77.87
45300 Diagnostic examination of rectum and large bowel using an endoscope	59	52	$209.00	$129.57
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	46	46	$273.00	$113.00
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	33	13	$373.00	$76.03
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$388.00	$166.72
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	24	24	$236.00	$111.21
99211 Office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional	19	12	$92.00	$22.11
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	15	12	$694.00	$143.47
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	15	14	$1580.00	$268.56
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	15	15	$1159.00	$196.14
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	14	14	$1450.00	$205.22

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	231	155	$131.00	$45.07
46221 Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding	148	99	$470.00	$284.22
46600 Diagnostic examination of the anus using an endoscope	142	124	$152.00	$92.64
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	141	113	$166.00	$75.32
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	118	118	$213.00	$77.51
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes	78	24	$373.00	$74.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$275.35	$111.56
45300 Diagnostic examination of rectum and large bowel using an endoscope	44	37	$209.00	$120.69
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes	33	24	$694.00	$143.15
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	27	27	$388.00	$170.99
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using an endoscope	26	26	$1159.00	$167.17
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	21	$236.00	$110.87
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk	17	17	$1450.00	$203.85
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare	17	17	$1580.00	$270.03
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope	15	15	$989.00	$206.14
36561 Insertion of central venous catheter and implanted device for infusion beneath the skin, patient 5 years or older	15	15	$3714.00	$364.01
44205 Partial removal of small and large bowel with attachment of small and large bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$3587.41	$1517.93
77001 Fluoroscopic guidance for insertion, replacement or removal of central venous access device	14	14	$44.00	$19.97
44207 Partial removal of large bowel and reattachment to rectum using an endoscope	11	11	$5110.18	$2065.21

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-10-12

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License FL ME0054997

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

061420300 (FL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc

3801 S Kanner Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Phone: 7722234999

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

13 Associated Practitioners

Christopher Royall , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Surgical

NPI 1043750839

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Wallace Wengler , MD

Surgery - Surgical Oncology

NPI 1073511408

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Richard Follwell , DO

Surgery

NPI 1194711713

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. John Bacha , DO

Surgery

NPI 1215129549

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Justin Wasdin , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1245777929

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Craig Wengler , MD

Surgery - Surgical Oncology

NPI 1366609117

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 12, 2020

Registered at 3801 S KANNER HWY STE 200, STUART, FL 349944801 (Tel: 7722194026)

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NPI Profile Active January 30, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 30, 2014

Registered at 2221 SE OCEAN BLVD, SUITE 200, STUART, FL 349963341 (Tel: 7722194026)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 30, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 417, STUART, FL 349950417 (Tel: 7722235665)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 30, 2014

Recorded as GEORGE RITTERSBACH, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 30, 2014

Surgery (License #ME0054997 in FL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 11, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1437157864

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: July 11, 2005

Last Update: October 12, 2020

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 417

Stuart, FL 349950417

Phone: 7722235665

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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