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Ophthalmology

David C. Ritterband, MD

Works at hospitals in New York, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. David C. Ritterband, MD is an ophthalmologist at 210 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065. Phone: (718) 226-6110. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, David C. Ritterband had 896 Original Medicare patients and 3,589 services. NPI 1982663977. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 210 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065 · Directions
  • Phone: (718) 226‑6110
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Group practice: North Shore-Lij Medical PC
  • Medical school: New York Medical College · graduated 1990 (36 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about David C. Ritterband, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients896
Services billed to Medicare3,589
Different services or procedures51
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)1,000 services
  2. Photography of the retina (92250)434 services
  3. Ct scan of cornea (92025)430 services
  4. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)349 services
  5. 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).

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

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Other ophthalmologists in New York

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in North Shore-Lij Medical PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolNew York Medical College
Graduation year1990 (36 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1982663977
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians