Irene Michele Maria Ritterman, R.N., N.P.
Irene Michele Maria Ritterman is a Family Nurse Practitioner based in Palo Alto, CA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Irene Michele Maria Ritterman, R.N., N.P. in person in Palo Alto or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 11+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Palo Alto area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.8%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
42
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
67
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
167
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $7k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 28, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LF0000X
Mailing address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184014
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NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Irene Michele Maria Ritterman for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palo Alto required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Irene Michele Maria Ritterman
Dr. Ritterman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 853-2977.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Irene Michele Maria Ritterman
Practice Location
795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301-2302
Mailing Address
325 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022-1408
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