Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Nicholas B. Ritz, O.D.
Optometrist in Albuquerque, NM · enumerated 2005.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1881684678
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Nicholas B. Ritz
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 5200 Eubank Blvd Ne, Suite A-4, Albuquerque, NM, 87111
Phone (505) 298-4419
Fax (505) 298-0878
Enumeration date Oct 24, 2005
Last updated in NPPES Apr 25, 2008
Taxonomy & licenses
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
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Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| NM00P249 | Other | NM | BC BS OF NM |
| 447913 | Medicaid | AZ | - |
| Z0401 | Medicaid | NM | - |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Nicholas Ritz?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Nicholas Ritz is 1881684678, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Nicholas Ritz practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Albuquerque, NM. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-04-25.