Quick answers
- Does Patricia J. Ritchie accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patricia J. Ritchie 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 Patricia J. Ritchie see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 38 Original Medicare patients and 239 services for Patricia J. Ritchie. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Patricia J. Ritchie's NPI number?
- 1306492301. 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 Patricia J. Ritchie, 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 | 38 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 239 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)59 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 cholesterol74%
- Diabetes66%
- Depression61%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Arthritis55%
Hospitals where Patricia J. Ritchie works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Patricia J. Ritchie 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.
- Ochsner St MaryMorgan City, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190014
- Thibodaux Regional Medical CenterThibodaux, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190004
Practice locations
Addresses where Patricia J. Ritchie is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3001 22nd StMetairie, LA 70002 (769) 243‑6141
- 4720 S I 10 Service Rd W, 206 Medcentris of Tulane LakesideMetairie, LA 70001 (985) 892‑7070
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Patricia J. Ritchie as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthcare Plus Limited Liability Company125 clinicians in the group
- Wound Care Associates LLC119 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Metairie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Metairie, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthcare Plus Limited Liability Company
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1306492301 |
| 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