Eric Ronald Ritchey, OD

  • Houston, TX
  • Optometrist
NPI1497733885
Industry payments
$817
Affiliated sites
1
Medical group
1
State licenses
2
Year NPI issued
2006
Practice address
4901 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77204
Practice phone
Call (713) 743-1921
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Primary practice

University Eye Institute

Houston, Texas

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Eric Ronald Ritchey is an optometrist in Houston, Texas

Eric Ritchey practices at University Eye Institute in Houston, Texas.

Eric Ritchey's NPI, 1497733885, was assigned on January 5, 2006. Eric Ritchey graduated from Ohio State University - College of Optometry in 2001. Eric Ritchey holds Texas license 8812.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
January 5, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(713) 743-1921
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
51
Medical school graduation
2001

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Practice Data

Eric Ronald Ritchey practices at University Eye Institute in Houston, Texas

Eric Ritchey's primary practice is University Eye Institute, at 4901 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77204 in Harris County. The practice phone is (713) 743-1921.

  • University Eye Institute
    4901 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77204 · Harris CountyPhone(713) 743-1921

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

Eric Ronald Ritchey is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Eric Ritchey's primary practice is University Eye Institute in Houston, Texas. Dmand AI also links Eric Ritchey to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group, each named with a free account.

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EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
University Eye InstituteAvailable with a free account
+1 more site and 1 medical groupAvailable with a free account

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Eric Ronald Ritchey is one of 3,272 optometrists in Texas

Optometrist is Eric Ritchey's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 152W00000X. Dmand AI has Eric Ritchey's licenses on file in 2 states: Texas and Ohio.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Optometrist, TexasPrimaryLicense 8812-T · taxonomy 152W00000X
  • Corneal and contact management optometrist, OhioLicense 5238 · taxonomy 152WC0802X

Optometrists near Eric Ritchey

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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Eric Ronald Ritchey's patients have a median age of 27

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Eric Ritchey's median patient age at 27, with 69% women.

Eric Ritchey's patients across all payers

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Median age 27

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women69%
  • Men31%

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Eric Ronald Ritchey received $817 in industry payments in 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 4 general payments to Eric Ritchey from 2 drug and device companies in 2025. Consulting fees make up the largest share, 55% of the total. Alcon Laboratories Inc paid the most, $794.

General payments to Eric Ritchey by kind, 2025 to 2025

$817in total
  • Consulting fees$45055%
  • Travel and lodging$26733%
  • Food and beverage$10012%

Companies that paid Eric Ritchey the most, 2025 to 2025

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Eric Ronald Ritchey graduated from Ohio State University - College of Optometry

Eric Ritchey graduated from Ohio State University - College of Optometry in 2001.

  1. Medical schoolOhio State University - College of Optometry

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NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice DataDmand AI Affiliation Data
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
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What is Eric Ronald Ritchey's NPI number?

Eric Ronald Ritchey's NPI number is 1497733885. It was assigned on January 5, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What does Eric Ronald Ritchey specialize in?

Eric Ronald Ritchey is an optometrist in Houston, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Optometrist (taxonomy code 152W00000X).

Where does Eric Ronald Ritchey practice?

Eric Ritchey practices at 4901 Calhoun Rd, Houston, TX 77204. Eric Ritchey's primary practice is University Eye Institute in Houston, Texas. Dmand AI also links Eric Ritchey to 1 group practice or clinic and 1 medical group.

What is Eric Ronald Ritchey's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Eric Ritchey is (713) 743-1921.

What is Eric Ronald Ritchey's medical license number?

Eric Ritchey holds Texas license 8812, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Eric Ronald Ritchey been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Eric Ritchey in Texas and Ohio.

Where did Eric Ronald Ritchey go to medical school?

Eric Ritchey graduated from Ohio State University - College of Optometry in 2001.

Has Eric Ronald Ritchey received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $817 in general payments to Eric Ritchey from 2 companies from 2025 to 2025. The largest total came from Alcon Laboratories Inc.

How long has Eric Ronald Ritchey been practicing?

Eric Ritchey graduated from medical school in 2001, 25 years ago.

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