Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Simon Ritchken, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Gastroenterology Physician · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1255399341
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 15.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 53 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
4282 Genesee Ave, Suite 103
San Diego, CA 921174961
(858) 292-0108
fax (858) 292-9097

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 29, 2010
Year of graduation
1973 — 53 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A34151

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1255399341. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,082
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$131,569
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 441 220 $137
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 134 104 $8
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 88 88 $178
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 65 59 $97
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 64 63 $101
82270 Stool analysis for blood to screen for colon tumors 49 49 $4
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 44 44 $191
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 42 42 $206
G0439 Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit 37 37 $138
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 35 35 $189

In context: peer comparison

Among 193 peers in this city , average services per provider: 141. This provider delivers 7.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$2,126
Transactions
71
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 9 $184.07
Amgen Inc. 7 $166.41
BETA BIONICS, INC. 9 $146.16
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 8 $142.62
AIMMUNE THERAPEUTICS, INC. 2 $136.68
ABBVIE INC. 6 $136.01
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc. 1 $130.50
Lilly USA, LLC 4 $101.80
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 5 $98.99
Radius Health, Inc. 4 $97.32
CeQur Corporation 1 $93.53
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 4 $88.76
Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 $81.60
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 4 $71.45
Medtronic, Inc. 3 $64.19

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$2,126

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
676
Patients
202
Total drug cost
$34,981
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 111 35 $1,297
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 94 30 $1,493
Meloxicam Generic 66 20 $297
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 54 54 $4,498
Zolpidem Tartrate Generic 51 12 $373
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 39 14 $433
Lisinopril Generic 35 0 $114
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 32 11 $433
Rosuvastatin Calcium Generic 31 0 $990
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 31 0 $618

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Simon Ritchken's medical specialty?
Dr. Simon Ritchken practices Internal Medicine Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Simon Ritchken practice?
Dr. Simon Ritchken practices at 4282 Genesee Ave, San Diego, CA 921174961. Office phone: 8582920108.
What is Dr. Simon Ritchken's NPI?
Dr. Simon Ritchken's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255399341, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Simon Ritchken accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Simon Ritchken accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Simon Ritchken commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.