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- 1462 Marion Waldo Rd, Marion, OH 43302
About Dr. Ridge
James E. Ridge, O.D. is an optometrist based in Marion, OH. James is a 1993 graduate of Ferris State College - College of Optometry. According to Medicare claims data, James cared for 1,738 Medicare patients across 3,014 services. The services billed most often include analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and microfluid analysis of tears. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1811004690.
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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
- (740) 389-5418
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1462 MARION WALDO RD
Marion, OH 43302
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
- Stye Removal
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,014 services · 1,738 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
225 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
106 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
82 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
63 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
45 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
45 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
19 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Analysis of substance using immunoassay technique, multiple step method | Lab test | 83516 |
908 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
863 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Microfluid analysis of tears | Lab test | 83861 |
309 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Related specialists at this location 6
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other optometrists in Marion 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Ferris State College - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Ferris State College - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in OH who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is James E. Ridge's specialty?
James E. Ridge is an optometrist in Marion, OH. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find James E. Ridge?
James E. Ridge is listed at 1462 Marion Waldo Rd, Marion, OH 43302. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
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How do I contact James E. Ridge?
The number on file is (740) 389-5418. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is James E. Ridge's NPI number?
James E. Ridge's National Provider Identifier is 1811004690. 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
What is James E. Ridge's education?
James E. Ridge attended Ferris State College - College of Optometry, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has James E. Ridge been practicing?
James E. Ridge has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is James E. Ridge known for?
According to Medicare billing data, James E. Ridge performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has James E. Ridge confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by James E. Ridge. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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