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- 240 Highland Dr, Many, LA 71449
About Dr. Ritter
Christopher L. Ritter, MD is a healthcare provider in Many, LA specializing in internal medicine. Christopher trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1989. Christopher is also listed as specializing in emergency medical services. According to Medicare claims data, Christopher cared for 485 Medicare patients across 527 services. The services billed most often include emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making, emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making, and routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only. This provider record is associated with NPI 1174577902.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (318) 256-5691
- Email not available
Practice Locations
240 HIGHLAND DR
Many, LA 71449
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
Infectious disease
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
527 services · 485 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only | Treatment | 93010 |
111 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99284 |
198 | More than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making | Office visit | 99285 |
164 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
34 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Critical care, each additional 30 minutes | Office visit | 99292 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1989 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Ritter specialize in?
Dr. Ritter is an internist in Many, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Ritter located?
Dr. Ritter is listed at 240 Highland Dr, Many, LA 71449. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ritter's phone number?
The number on file is (318) 256-5691. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Ritter's NPI number?
Dr. Ritter's National Provider Identifier is 1174577902. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Ritter go to medical school?
Dr. Ritter attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Ritter been practicing?
Dr. Ritter has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Ritter do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ritter provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Ritter confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ritter. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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