Quick answers
- Does Michelle K. Ritona accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Michelle K. Ritona 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 Michelle K. Ritona see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 329 Original Medicare patients and 748 services for Michelle K. Ritona. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Michelle K. Ritona's NPI number?
- 1720183411. 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 Michelle K. Ritona, 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 | 329 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 748 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)291 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)204 services
- Assessment of and care planning for patient with impaired thought processing, typically 60 minutes (99483)109 services
- Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or (G2212)99 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)29 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%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia54%
- Arthritis48%
- Depression43%
- Anxiety36%
Hospitals where Michelle K. Ritona works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Michelle K. Ritona 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.
- Christiana HospitalNewark, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080001
Practice locations
Addresses where Michelle K. Ritona is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 161 Wilmington W Chester Pike, Cchs Concord PcpChadds Ford, PA 19317 (610) 361‑1060
- 205 W 14th St, 100a Cchs Family MedicineWilmington, DE 19801 (302) 320‑2620
- 501 W 14th St Gateway Bldg 5th Flr, Cchs GeriatricsWilmington, DE 19801 (302) 320‑6240
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Michelle K. Ritona as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Christiana Care Health Services Inc1,483 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Chadds Ford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chadds Ford, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Christiana Care Health Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720183411 |
| 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