JETHRO T. RITTER D.O. – NPI #1457330797
Internal Medicine

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

JETHRO RITTER is a physician located in SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1457330797 to JETHRO RITTER on January 13, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RI0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on May 12, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JETHRO RITTER below.

NPI Profile for
JETHRO T. RITTER

NPI Number
1457330797
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JETHRO T. RITTER
Credentials
D.O.
Primary location
1551 BISHOP ST STE 250
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401-4661
Phone: (805) 540-0689 Fax: (805) 541-4376
Mailing address
PO BOX 1206
GOLETA, CA 93116-1206
Phone: (805) 540-0689 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 12, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RI0200X
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease (Primary)		 CA 20A8407

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JETHRO RITTER is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • FRENCH HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1911 JOHNSON AVE
      SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93401
    • MARIAN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1400 E CHURCH ST
      SANTA MARIA, CA 93454
    • SIERRA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1010 MURRAY ST
      SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA 93405
    • TENET HEALTH CENTRAL TWIN CITIES COMMUNITY HOSP
      1100 LAS TABLAS RD
      TEMPLETON, CA 93465

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