Quick answers
- Does George Rittersbach Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says George Rittersbach Jr. 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 George Rittersbach Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 271 Original Medicare patients and 654 services for George Rittersbach Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is George Rittersbach Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1437157864. 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 George Rittersbach Jr., 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 | 271 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 654 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)132 services
- Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)124 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)93 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)71 services
- Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding (46221)58 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure70%
- Arthritis48%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)36%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where George Rittersbach Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists George Rittersbach Jr. 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.
- Cleveland Clinic Martin North HospitalStuart, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100044
Practice locations
Addresses where George Rittersbach Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3801 S Kanner Hwy, Suite 300Stuart, FL 34994 (772) 223‑4999
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists George Rittersbach Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc530 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Stuart
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stuart, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Martin Memorial Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437157864 |
| 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