Active NPI 1750637179 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Christopher Ritchey , PA-C

Physician Assistant • South Bend, IN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Christopher Ritchey, PA-C is a registered Physician Assistant practitioner in South Bend, IN. With approximately 14 years of clinical practice since completing medical education in 2012, Christopher Ritchey provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 53880 CARMICHAEL DR.

Christopher Ritchey is affiliated with Central Indiana Orthopedics Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint, established 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

53880 Carmichael Dr

South Bend, IN 466351567

Telephone 5742479441

Fax 5742479442

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northern Brace Company Inc Facility NPI 1790743821

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2012

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in South Bend, IN

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

14 Yrs +5.2 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 8.8 Yrs

State Avg: 9.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

49 Specialists

Practicing in South Bend, IN (2429 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

84.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ritchey (14 Years) 14 Yrs

South Bend Specialty Average (8.8 Years) 8.8 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
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,244	205	$18.00	$0.96
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	440	205	$340.11	$55.98
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	220	160	$144.00	$71.04
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	214	151	$202.00	$98.72
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	181	113	$180.50	$28.80
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	85	46	$159.86	$31.79
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	79	73	$226.03	$44.24
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	47	47	$321.00	$126.69
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	17	17	$2459.82	$167.56
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	13	12	$155.00	$37.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,972	173	$14.17	$1.05
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,152	16	$40.19	$16.75
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	390	186	$425.17	$59.14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	205	136	$157.19	$71.07
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	124	82	$193.28	$29.33
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	92	45	$202.37	$33.19
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	80	62	$192.40	$101.05
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	57	53	$229.30	$44.08
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	14	14	$310.79	$133.09
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	14	14	$2236.00	$181.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,156	222	$14.00	$1.12
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	832	12	$44.53	$17.00
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	448	232	$424.18	$58.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	167	120	$149.40	$72.42
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	92	$190.00	$100.16
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	113	92	$204.05	$29.39
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	111	60	$202.59	$32.08
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	90	82	$221.67	$42.90
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	35	35	$215.00	$87.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	29	29	$308.00	$133.69
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	14	14	$1260.00	$21.74
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	13	13	$1650.00	$135.09
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	12	12	$2250.00	$181.94
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	12	12	$1560.00	$56.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	2,080	204	$14.00	$1.25
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	1,312	15	$44.53	$17.02
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	430	217	$422.53	$56.84
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	156	114	$130.00	$71.41
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	108	56	$206.94	$31.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	88	$190.00	$100.57
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	96	82	$207.78	$30.43
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	73	68	$222.07	$39.43
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	28	28	$308.00	$130.64
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	20	20	$215.00	$89.83
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$99.00	$44.94

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	1,704	204	$39.49	$1.45
J3304 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg	782	14	$69.30	$16.43
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	405	212	$396.30	$52.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	201	134	$130.00	$57.82
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	92	76	$190.96	$27.22
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	83	42	$200.35	$28.35
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	64	61	$225.63	$40.49
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	54	54	$215.00	$86.40
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	33	31	$99.00	$36.24
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	16	16	$1650.00	$137.12
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	15	15	$1260.00	$22.42
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	14	14	$1560.00	$57.55
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	14	14	$1023.00	$26.28

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	500	206	$54.00	$1.56
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	436	204	$379.90	$49.94
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	285	164	$130.00	$58.49
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	138	79	$191.81	$24.69
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	68	62	$213.25	$35.96
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	60	36	$197.43	$26.78
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	51	$215.00	$83.60
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	32	$99.00	$35.62
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	19	19	$240.00	$34.04
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	17	17	$2250.00	$185.13
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	14	11	$1575.00	$1131.46

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	474	191	$54.00	$1.78
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	384	197	$393.73	$51.48
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	331	186	$130.00	$57.57
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	142	89	$191.15	$23.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	59	59	$215.00	$85.43
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	56	55	$213.75	$35.11
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	38	33	$99.00	$34.57
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	33	22	$210.09	$29.17
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	18	18	$1260.00	$20.97
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	18	18	$1650.00	$126.55
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	18	18	$1023.00	$24.79
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	16	16	$1560.00	$55.98
J7327 Hyaluronan or derivative, monovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose	15	12	$1575.00	$798.99
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	13	13	$2250.00	$183.65

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg	317	134	$17.99	$10.83
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint	267	135	$388.25	$50.20
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	244	148	$129.00	$56.77
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views	171	95	$187.40	$22.72
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	55	55	$215.00	$83.79
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views	50	47	$298.68	$35.61
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	49	42	$93.00	$33.92
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views	47	31	$243.06	$29.30
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views	22	17	$202.45	$26.27
29827 Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope	20	20	$1445.00	$128.22
29826 Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope	20	20	$1242.00	$22.49
29824 Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope	19	19	$745.00	$28.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$198.00	$76.51
29828 Release of shoulder biceps tendon using an endoscope	15	15	$1557.00	$56.54
23472 Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder	11	11	$2010.00	$168.55

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-09-05

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License IN 10001838A

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Central Indiana Orthopedics Llc

3600 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 473045407

Phone: 7652847738

Central Indiana Orthopedics Llc

53880 Carmichael Dr, South Bend, IN 466351567

Phone: 3174551064

Secondary Practice Locations

2349 Lake Ave Ste 201

Plymouth, IN 465637837

Phone: 5742479441

303 S Nappanee St Ste F

Elkhart, IN 465142066

Phone: 5742479441

60160 Bodnar Blvd

Mishawaka, IN 465449338

Phone: 5742479441

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

40 Associated Practitioners

Dr. David Speach , MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

NPI 1003850660

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Melanie Daggy , PTA

Physical Therapy Assistant

NPI 1023628005

Physical Therapist Assistant

Jessica Preissing , PT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1053469577

Physical Therapist

Cami Kistenfeger , MPAS, PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1053620930

MPAS, Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. John Mihay , PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1063748630

Physical Therapist, Doctor of Physical Therapy

Carolyn Barbus , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1073733051

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 08, 2023

Registered at 3600 W BETHEL AVE, MUNCIE, IN 473045407

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NPI Profile Active December 12, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 12, 2016

Registered at 53880 CARMICHAEL DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 466351567 (Tel: 5742479441)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 12, 2016

Registered at 53880 CARMICHAEL DR, SOUTH BEND, IN 466351567 (Tel: 5742479441)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 12, 2016

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER RITCHEY, PA-C

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 12, 2016

Physician Assistant (License #10001838A in IN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 03, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1750637179

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: August 03, 2012

Last Update: September 05, 2024

Sole Proprietor: No

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Mailing Address

3600 W Bethel Ave

Muncie, IN 473045407

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