Active NPI 1669448239 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Howard J Ritz , PA-C

Physician Assistant • Glens Falls, NY

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Howard Ritz, PA-C is a certified Physician Assistant practicing in Glens Falls, NY. With approximately 23 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine in 2003, Howard Ritz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 14 HUDSON AVE.

Howard Ritz is affiliated with Glens Falls Hospital Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include removal of impacted ear wax, established patient outpatient office visit, 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

14 Hudson Ave

Glens Falls, NY 128014448

Telephone 5189261380

Fax 5189261385

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Glens Falls Hospital Inc. Facility NPI 1497276497

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2003

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Physician Assistant in Glens Falls, NY

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

23 Yrs +7.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 15.7 Yrs

State Avg: 12.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

65 Specialists

Practicing in Glens Falls, NY (15701 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

3.1% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

65.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ritz (23 Years) 23 Yrs

Glens Falls Specialty Average (15.7 Years) 15.7 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
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	136	102	$97.65	$25.90
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	105	89	$144.05	$54.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	76	$211.59	$81.28
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	30	30	$299.80	$110.46
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	25	21	$219.00	$56.71
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	22	22	$142.00	$54.97
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	21	17	$209.00	$81.18
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$204.75	$67.66
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	12	12	$28.00	$8.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	144	108	$97.56	$26.70
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	142	112	$148.06	$54.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	106	77	$209.11	$80.90
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	24	19	$219.00	$56.21
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	21	21	$250.33	$110.41
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	19	19	$191.11	$68.46
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	12	12	$33.08	$9.00

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	175	124	$99.20	$26.95
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	153	127	$143.62	$56.05
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	138	93	$210.60	$82.47
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	25	18	$219.00	$56.04
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	18	18	$262.11	$113.36
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	17	17	$189.00	$69.85
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	14	13	$28.00	$8.95
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	14	12	$192.64	$49.09

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	198	145	$216.63	$83.39
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	176	139	$144.63	$56.67
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	172	128	$99.26	$27.04
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	23	22	$232.65	$55.83
92567 Eardrum testing using ear probe	13	13	$28.00	$9.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	377	239	$145.99	$43.46
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	194	141	$97.73	$27.46
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	42	39	$209.00	$66.96
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	31	29	$90.94	$22.31
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	24	21	$219.00	$56.35

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	446	304	$145.52	$42.26
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	248	173	$96.90	$26.25
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	109	89	$212.94	$65.39
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	34	23	$228.24	$55.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	28	26	$91.68	$21.12
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	26	20	$420.08	$52.65
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	25	25	$52.40	$17.50
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	18	15	$196.33	$49.43
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$187.36	$62.77

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	489	326	$143.45	$42.26
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	286	202	$137.93	$26.26
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	114	88	$208.96	$64.97
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	59	51	$84.00	$20.94
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	48	40	$228.98	$54.70
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	47	35	$408.00	$52.40
30901 Simple control of nose bleed	16	11	$232.13	$46.34
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	15	14	$42.00	$17.80

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	383	248	$142.88	$41.98
69210 Removal of impacted ear wax	187	145	$129.45	$26.29
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	79	$212.40	$64.83
31575 Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope	53	46	$224.00	$55.69
31231 Diagnostic examination of nasal passages using an endoscope	49	40	$408.00	$53.48
92550 Test for eardrum and muscle function	35	32	$49.43	$16.97
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$198.38	$62.95
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	26	24	$87.54	$20.92

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-27

Physician Assistant Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 363A00000X

State License NY 006799

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

02499847 (NY)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Glens Falls Hospital Inc

79 N St, Granville, NY 128321137

Phone: 5186420612

Glens Falls Hospital Inc

100 Park St, Glens Falls, NY 128014413

Phone: 5189261000

Glens Falls Hospital Inc

14 Hudson Ave, Glens Falls, NY 128014448

Phone: 5189261380

Secondary Practice Locations

3767 Main St

Warrensburg, NY 128851890

Phone: 5186232844

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners

Kaitlyn Montgomery , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1093209397

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Sean Kennedy , DO

Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

NPI 1417001025

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

Dr. Richard Hughes , MD

Otolaryngology

NPI 1427044262

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Matthew Dickson , MD

Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery

NPI 1528021706

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

10 Historical Events

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 27, 2025

Recorded as HOWARD RITZ, PA-C

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Updated Practice Location September 28, 2023

Registered at 14 HUDSON AVE, GLENS FALLS, NY 128014448 (Tel: 5189261380)

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Updated Business Mailing Address September 28, 2023

Registered at 100 PARK STREET, GLENS FALLS HOSPITAL - CREDENTIALING, GLENS FALLS, NY 128014413 (Tel: 5189266992)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 06, 2022

Recorded as HOWARD RITZ, RPA-C

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NPI Profile Active February 17, 2014

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location February 17, 2014

Registered at 2 BROAD STREET PLZ, 2ND FLOOR, GLENS FALLS, NY 128014363 (Tel: 5189261380)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 17, 2014

Registered at PO BOX 304, GLENS FALLS, NY 128010304 (Tel: 5189266999)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated February 17, 2014

Recorded as HOWARD RITZ, RPAC

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) February 17, 2014

Physician Assistant (License #006799 in NY)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 24, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1669448239

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 24, 2006

Last Update: May 27, 2025

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

100 Park Street, Glens Falls Hospital - Credentialing

Glens Falls, NY 128014413

Phone: 5189266992

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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