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Dr. Nicholas B. Ritz , OD

Optometrist • Albuquerque, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment
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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Nicholas Ritz, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Albuquerque, NM. With approximately 40 years of clinical practice since graduating from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1986, Dr. Ritz provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 5200 EUBANK BLVD NE.

Dr. Ritz is affiliated with Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, ct scan of cornea, 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

5200 Eubank Blvd Ne
Suite A-4

Albuquerque, NM 871111759

Telephone 5052984419
Fax 5052980878
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Houston - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Albuquerque, NM

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
40 Yrs +24.0 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.0 Yrs
State Avg: 22.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
126 Specialists

Practicing in Albuquerque, NM (350 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.8% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
53.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ritz (40 Years) 40 Yrs
Albuquerque Specialty Average (16.0 Years) 16.0 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
178 178 $228.98 $117.13
92025 Ct scan of cornea
78 78 $100.00 $33.43
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
60 56 $170.25 $86.23
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
56 56 $160.07 $82.21
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
30 30 $273.60 $137.80
92134 Imaging of retina
20 20 $74.25 $36.94
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
12 11 $107.00 $53.44
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing
11 11 $176.00 $58.43

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License NM 366

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
447913 (AZ)
Medicaid State Provider ID
Z0401 (NM)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bc Bs Of Nm
NM00P249 (NM)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd

622 W Maple St, Farmington, NM 874016589

Phone: 5053254003

Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd

5200 Eubank Blvd Ne, Albuquerque, NM 871111760

Phone: 5052984419

Eye Associates Of New Mexico Ltd

2947 Rodeo Park Dr E, Santa Fe, NM 875056303

Phone: 5059836613

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1083040547

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1508741695

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active April 25, 2008

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 25, 2008

Registered at 5200 EUBANK BLVD NE, SUITE A-4, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871111759 (Tel: 5052984419)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 25, 2008

Registered at 8801 HORIZON BLVD NE, SUITE 360, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 871131533 (Tel: 5058284923)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 25, 2008

Recorded as NICHOLAS RITZ, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 25, 2008

Optometrist (License #366 in NM)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration October 24, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1881684678
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: October 24, 2005
Last Update: April 25, 2008
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

8801 Horizon Blvd Ne, Suite 360

Albuquerque, NM 871131533

Phone: 5058284923

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