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Active NPI 1295393098 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher William Ritchie , MD

Urology • Matthews, NC

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Ritchie, MD is a certified Urology practicing in Matthews, NC. With approximately 2 years of clinical experience since graduating from Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine in 2024, Dr. Ritchie delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1450 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PKWY STE 350.

Dr. Ritchie maintains professional affiliations with Stone Institute Of The Carolinas Llc, Urology Specialists Of The Carolinas Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's, manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated, 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

1450 Matthews Township Pkwy Ste 350

Matthews, NC 281052388

Telephone 7048418877
Fax 7048418188
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine

Graduation Year

2024

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Urology in Matthews, NC

Rising Specialist (<5 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
2 Yrs -18.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.4 Yrs
State Avg: 25.7 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
6 Specialists

Practicing in Matthews, NC (528 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
48.9% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ritchie (2 Years) 2 Yrs
Matthews Specialty Average (20.4 Years) 20.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
G2211 Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's
167 150 $28.00 $15.49
81000 Manual urinalysis test with examination using microscope, non-automated
146 134 $17.00 $3.94
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
114 109 $158.00 $120.26
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
58 56 $110.00 $85.10
51798 Ultrasound measurement of bladder capacity after voiding
35 32 $45.00 $10.22
81003 Automated urinalysis test
35 34 $15.00 $2.20
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
34 34 $263.00 $156.59
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
21 21 $185.00 $104.14
52000 Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope
18 18 $585.00 $220.16

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-02
Urology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208800000X

State License NC 2024-01266

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Stone Institute Of The Carolinas Llc

215 S Main St, Davidson, NC 280368039

Phone: 7048962120

Urology Specialists Of The Carolinas Pllc

1450 Matthews Township Pkwy, Matthews, NC 281052388

Phone: 7048418877

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

7 Associated Practitioners
Leah Kingswood , FNP

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1003486127

Family Nurse Practitioner

Meagan Wheeler , FNP-C

Nurse Practitioner - Family

NPI 1235827973

Family Nurse Practitioner (Certified)

NPI 1619910627

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Carly Bowles , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1710451521

Physician Assistant (Certified)

NPI 1770088973

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1780021600

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

8 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location August 02, 2024

Registered at 1450 MATTHEWS TOWNSHIP PKWY STE 350, MATTHEWS, NC 281052388 (Tel: 7048418877)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 02, 2024

Urology (License #2024-01266 in NC)

NPI Profile Active June 05, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 05, 2019

Registered at 135 RUTLEDGE AVE FL 5, CHARLESTON, SC 294258903 (Tel: 8437927888)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 05, 2019

Registered at 135 RUTLEDGE AVE FL 5, CHARLESTON, SC 294258903

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 05, 2019

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER RITCHIE, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 05, 2019

Urology (License #LL82480 in SC)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 05, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1295393098
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 05, 2019
Last Update: August 02, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

135 Rutledge Ave Fl 5

Charleston, SC 294258903

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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