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Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Optometry

22 N Jackson Street
Belleville, IL 62220

(618) 233-1270

Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD is a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL specializing in pediatric optometry. Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD is affiliated with INNOVATIVE EYE CARE SOLUTIONS LTD.

Office Locations

22 N Jackson Street
Belleville, IL 62220

(618) 233-1270

(618) 233-5939

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In The News

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

simple cataract surgery

In 2023, Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD performed more anterior segment surgery, comprehensive eye exam, eye procedures, and simple cataract surgery procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye tests

In 2023, Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD had a list price for eye tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

fundus photography

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

visual field test

In 2012, Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD had a list price for fundus photography, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
eye procedures	457

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL during 2013 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	79
eye procedures	1775

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	334
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	32
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL during 2014 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	94
eye procedures	3598

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	333
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	122
85 and over	26
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2014

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL during 2015 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	114
eye procedures	4092

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	328
Female	436

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	668
Black	60
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	434
From 75 to 84	230
85 and over	78
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	107
eye procedures	4027

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	182
Female	226

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	30
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	45
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2016

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL during 2017 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	130
eye procedures	6022

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	255

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	388
Black	32
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	252
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	52
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL during 2018 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	147
eye procedures	4721

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	162
Female	211

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	205
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	41
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2018

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL during 2019 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	120
eye procedures	2465

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	145
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	182
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2019

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL during 2020 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
eye procedures	465

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	140
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	173
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL during 2021 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	100
eye procedures	2229

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	154
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	321
Black	25
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	208
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	5
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL during 2022 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
eye procedures	3573

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	142
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	296
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	185
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated as a pediatric optometrist in Belleville, IL were eye procedures.

doctor visit	108
eye procedures	3038

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD.

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	213

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	329
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	120
85 and over	24
Less than 65	8
65 to 74	205

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

He has a state license in Illinois.

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

INNOVATIVE EYE CARE SOLUTIONS LTD

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$404 LOTEMAX SM $169	VYZULTA $108	ULTRA $84	Infuse $31	LOTEPREDNOL ETABONATE $12
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$349 Acuvue $240	Soft contact lenses $109
ABB Con-Cise Optical Group LLC	$334 Contact Lens $334
Coopervision Inc.	$333 Clariti Contact Lens $153	CVI Contact Lens $130	Biofinity Contact Lens $50
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$161 CyPass $51	Contact Lenses $31	AIR OPTIX $17	DAILIES $12	$51
Other	$646 ULTRA $120	Healon Viscoelastics $100	XIIDRA $90	Infuse $65	Tecnis IOL $39	Other $231

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,154
Education	$27
Entertainment	$27
Consulting Fee	$19

Biography

Dr. Bill Ritzel works as a pediatric optometry specialist in Belleville, IL. Dr. Ritzel has obtained a license to practice in Illinois.

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. William Vernon Ritzel, OD From 2012 - 2022

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