Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Mark Ritch, D.O.

Neurology · Largo, FL
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Low-engagement
1000 BELCHER RD S, Largo, FL 33771
7272092662
In practice since 2006 (19 years)
NPI: 1659313732 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Ritch from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Ritch

Dr. Mark Ritch is a neurology in Largo, FL, with 19 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Ritch performed 7,255 Medicare services across 1,331 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Ritch received a total of $2,042 from 19 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 86 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Ritch is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 19 years in practice▲ Top 13% volume in FL$ $2,042 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
7,255
Medicare services
Top 13% in FL for neurology
1,331
Unique beneficiaries
$15
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~382 Medicare services per year of practice

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
COVID-19 test, self-administered6,352$12$12
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study299$36$260
Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, from outside the operating room (remote or nearby), per patient, (attention directed exclusively to one patient) each 15 minutes (list in addition to primary procedure)236$25$1,365
Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies80$81$675
Needle measurement of electrical activity in trunk or head muscles49$30$115
Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies44$63$240
Testing of autonomic (sympathetic) nervous system function39$34$152
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs32$50$4,244
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg) outside the brain during surgery28$40$8,208
Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, limited study27$14$1,333
Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of central motor stimulation in arms and legs24$147$5,253
Nerve conduction, 3-4 studies19$50$219
Testing of nerve-muscle junction15$43$2,920
Nerve conduction, 1-2 studies11$40$1,500
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
0.4% high complexity
0.0% medium
99.6% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$2,042
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $340/year across 6 years
Top 50% in FL for neurology
19
Companies
86
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,006 (98.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$36 (1.8%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$164
2022
$194
2021
$385
2020
$270
2019
$455
2018
$574

Payments by company (2023)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Amgen Inc.
$378
Lilly USA, LLC
$320
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
$319
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$193
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$174
Boston Scientific Corporation
$164
GE Healthcare
$106
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc
$67
ABBVIE INC.
$62
Allergan, Inc.
$43
EMD Serono, Inc.
$41
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
$34
Biogen, Inc.
$34
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$32
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$19
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
$16
GE HEALTHCARE
$14
Adamas Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
AbbVie Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 49.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AIMOVIG · AJOVY · AUSTEDO · Aimovig · COPAXONE · EMGALITY · GOCOVRI · INBRIJA · INGREZZA · KESIMPTA · Mavenclad · NURTEC ODT · Ongentys · QULIPTA · Rebif · SOLIRIS · Solitaire · UBRELVY · VUMERITY · WaveWriter Alpha Prime 16
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (98%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.

Equivalent to $28 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurologys within 10 mi
167
Per 100K population
17.4
County median income
$70,293
Nearest hospital
WINDMOOR HEALTHCARE OF CLEARWATER
2.4 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2023
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Ritch is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 13% in FL), and low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of practice experience.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Ritch experienced with covid-19 test, self-administered?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Ritch performed 6,352 covid-19 test, self-administered services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Ritch receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Ritch received a total of $2,042 from 19 companies across 86 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Ritch's costs compare to other neurologys in Largo?
Dr. Ritch's average Medicare payment per service is $15. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Ritch) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →