Quick answers
- Does David C. Ritterband accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says David C. Ritterband 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 David C. Ritterband see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 896 Original Medicare patients and 3,589 services for David C. Ritterband. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is David C. Ritterband's NPI number?
- 1982663977. 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 David C. Ritterband, 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 | 896 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,589 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)1,000 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)434 services
- Ct scan of cornea (92025)430 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)349 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)276 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 pressure66%
- Arthritis49%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Diabetes27%
- Osteoporosis24%
Hospitals where David C. Ritterband works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists David C. Ritterband 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.
- Lenox Hill HospitalNew York, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330119
Practice locations
Addresses where David C. Ritterband is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 210 E 64th StNew York, NY 10065 (718) 226‑6110
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists David C. Ritterband as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Shore-Lij Medical PC6,440 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Shore-Lij Medical PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982663977 |
| 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