Quick answers
- Does Raymond A. Ritter Iii accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Raymond A. Ritter Iii accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Raymond A. Ritter Iii see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 555 Original Medicare patients and 3,782 services for Raymond A. Ritter Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Raymond A. Ritter Iii's NPI number?
- 1164423380. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Raymond A. Ritter Iii, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 555 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,782 |
| Different services or procedures | 92 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, preservative-free, extended-release, microsphere formulation, 1 mg (J3304)1,440 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)420 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)261 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)167 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)151 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Anxiety33%
- Diabetes32%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Raymond A. Ritter Iii works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Raymond A. Ritter Iii at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Memorial Hospital of CarbondaleCarbondale, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140164
- Mercy Hospital SoutheastCape Girardeau, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260110
- Missouri Delta Medical CenterSikeston, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260113
- Poplar Bluff Regional Medical CenterPoplar Bluff, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260119
- Saint Francis Medical CenterCape Girardeau, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260183
Practice locations
Addresses where Raymond A. Ritter Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1102 Sikes AveSikeston, MO 63801
- 48 Doctors ParkCape Girardeau, MO 63703 (573) 335‑8257
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Raymond A. Ritter Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Saint Francis Medical Center443 clinicians in the group
- Health Facilities Rehab Services Inc154 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Sikeston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sikeston, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Saint Francis Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Missouri, Kansas City, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164423380 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians