Karl A Ritch, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in Wytheville, VA

Karl A Ritch, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in Wytheville, Virginia. He went to Duke University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Salida Hospital District, Mountain Radiology Inc and his current practice location is 600 W Ridge Rd, Wytheville, Virginia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (276) 228-0367.

Karl A Ritch is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101054290) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1952315020.

Contact Information

Karl A Ritch, MD
600 W Ridge Rd,
Wytheville, VA 24382-1044
(276) 228-0367
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameKarl A Ritch
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience33 Years
Location600 W Ridge Rd, Wytheville, Virginia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Karl A Ritch attended and graduated from Duke University School Of Medicine in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1952315020
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/27/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/15/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395776546
  • Enrollment ID: I20211013002934

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Karl A Ritch such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1952315020NPI-NPPES
0101054290MedicaidVA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 0101054290 (Virginia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Valley View Hospital AssociationGlenwood springs, COHospital
Grand River Hospital DistrictRifle, COHospital
Heart Of The Rockies Regional Medical CenterSalida, COHospital
Mt San Rafael HospitalTrinidad, COHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Salida Hospital District357745115282
Mountain Radiology Inc468866676171

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameMountain Radiology Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1093823742
PECOS PAC ID: 4688666761
Enrollment ID: O20040330001831

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Entity NameSalida Hospital District
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1972778272
PECOS PAC ID: 3577451152
Enrollment ID: O20040413000292

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Entity NameSonoran Radiology Ltd
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1033745708
PECOS PAC ID: 3375964505
Enrollment ID: O20200723000046

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Karl A Ritch is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Karl A Ritch, MD
Po Box 13205,
Roanoke, VA 24032-3205

Ph: (276) 228-0367
Karl A Ritch, MD
600 W Ridge Rd,
Wytheville, VA 24382-1044

Ph: (276) 228-0367

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Radiology Doctors in Wytheville, VA

Dr. Ronald Clarence Sherowsky, MD
Radiology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 600 W Ridge Rd, Wytheville, VA 24382
Phone: 276-228-0200    

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