Provider Profile
Nicholas B. Ritz, O.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ritz
Nicholas B. Ritz, O.D. is an optometrist based in Albuquerque, NM. Nicholas is a 1986 graduate of University of Houston - College of Optometry. According to Medicare claims data, Nicholas cared for 440 Medicare patients across 445 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, ct scan of cornea, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (505) 298-4419
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5200 EUBANK BLVD NE SUITE A-4
Albuquerque, NM 87111
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
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
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
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
445 services · 440 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
178 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Ct scan of cornea | Treatment | 92025 |
78 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
56 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
30 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
20 | |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
11 | |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
60 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
12 |
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.
Other optometrists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other optometrists in Albuquerque 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Houston - College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Established patient complete exam of visual system 8
Providers in NM who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Nicholas B. Ritz's specialty?
Nicholas B. Ritz is an optometrist in Albuquerque, NM. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Nicholas B. Ritz?
Nicholas B. Ritz is listed at 5200 Eubank Blvd Ne Suite A-4, Albuquerque, NM 87111. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Nicholas B. Ritz?
The number on file is (505) 298-4419. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Nicholas B. Ritz's NPI number?
Nicholas B. Ritz's National Provider Identifier is 1881684678. 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 Nicholas B. Ritz's education?
Nicholas B. Ritz attended University of Houston - College of Optometry, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Nicholas B. Ritz been practicing?
Nicholas B. Ritz has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Nicholas B. Ritz known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Nicholas B. Ritz provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and ct scan of cornea, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Nicholas B. Ritz confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nicholas B. Ritz. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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