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Dr. Stephen D Ratty , OD

Optometrist • Bakersfield, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Stephen Ratty, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. With approximately 44 years of clinical experience since graduating from Pacific University - College Of Optometry in 1982, Dr. Ratty delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2222 E ST.

Dr. Ratty accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, new patient outpatient office visit, photography of the retina. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2222 E St

Bakersfield, CA 933013810

Telephone 6613272681
Fax 6613270193
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Steve Ratty Optometrist Inc Facility NPI 1912260266

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pacific University - College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1982

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bakersfield, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
44 Yrs +28.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 15.1 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
85 Specialists

Practicing in Bakersfield, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
2.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ratty (44 Years) 44 Yrs
Bakersfield Specialty Average (15.1 Years) 15.1 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
71 70 $95.00 $92.60
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
25 25 $127.00 $124.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 7557

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1821208703

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 06, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 06, 2010

Registered at 2222 E ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933013810 (Tel: 6613272681)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 06, 2010

Registered at 2222 E ST, BAKERSFIELD, CA 933013810 (Tel: 6613272681)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 06, 2010

Recorded as STEPHEN RATTY, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 06, 2010

Optometrist (License #7557 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 02, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1700915394
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: March 02, 2007
Last Update: July 06, 2010
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2222 E St

Bakersfield, CA 933013810

Phone: 6613272681

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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