Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ritu Bajaj, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Watertown, NY

  • NPI 1386603983
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 26 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1125 Arsenal St, Empire Vision Centers
Watertown, NY 13601
(315) 788-5020
fax (315) 788-5028
Mailing address
2921 Erie Blvd E
Syracuse, NY 13224

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 16, 2016
Year of graduation
2000 — 26 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
New York #TUV0067621

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1386603983. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,616
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$124,623
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 604 548 $121
92250 Photography of the retina 232 225 $35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 214 195 $59
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 210 183 $34
92134 Imaging of retina 178 173 $39
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 108 83 $86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 53 53 $142
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 17 17 $10

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Watertown Optometrist, average services per provider: 143. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$287
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $119.63
Amgen INC. 2 $108.11
Gilead Sciences, INC. 1 $30.01
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 1 $15.96
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $13.49

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$287

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
843
Patients
275
Total drug cost
$205,645
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 280 98 $8,610
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 123 44 $76,703
Timolol Maleate Generic 83 33 $1,935
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 70 29 $4,141
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 57 17 $1,306
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 52 12 $991
Simbrinza (Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart) Brand 43 16 $11,726
Travoprost Generic 30 13 $9,640
Tyrvaya (Varenicline Tartrate) Brand 19 0 $14,554
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 18 0 $32,550

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ritu Bajaj's medical specialty?
Dr. Ritu Bajaj practices Optometrist in Watertown, NY.
Where does Dr. Ritu Bajaj practice?
Dr. Ritu Bajaj practices at 1125 Arsenal St, Watertown, NY 13601. Office phone: 3157885020.
What is Dr. Ritu Bajaj's NPI?
Dr. Ritu Bajaj's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386603983, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ritu Bajaj accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ritu Bajaj accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ritu Bajaj commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.