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Active NPI 1770856411 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Claudia Cynthia Ruegg , OD

Optometrist • Berkeley, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Claudia Ruegg, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Berkeley, CA. With approximately 15 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 2011, Dr. Ruegg delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 200 MINOR HL.

Dr. Ruegg is affiliated with Craig Fellers Od Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, 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

200 Minor Hl
Uc Eye Clinic

Berkeley, CA 947200001

Telephone 5106422020
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

2011

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Berkeley, CA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
15 Yrs +4.4 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 10.6 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
127 Specialists

Practicing in Berkeley, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
16.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ruegg (15 Years) 15 Yrs
Berkeley Specialty Average (10.6 Years) 10.6 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
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
45 45 $174.67 $139.79
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
33 27 $100.00 $98.40
92250 Photography of the retina
23 22 $79.35 $40.87
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
20 20 $175.00 $164.79

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 14197 TLG

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.

Optometrist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License WA 60293849

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Craig Fellers Od Inc

550 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 950604135

Phone: 8314267172

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active June 10, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 10, 2016

Registered at 200 MINOR HL, UC EYE CLINIC, BERKELEY, CA 947200001 (Tel: 4084648435)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 10, 2016

Registered at 200 MINOR HL, UC EYE CLINIC, BERKELEY, CA 947200001 (Tel: 4084648435)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 10, 2016

Recorded as CLAUDIA RUEGG, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 10, 2016

Optometrist (License #14197 TLG in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 10, 2012

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1770856411
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: February 10, 2012
Last Update: November 14, 2018
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

200 Minor Hl, Uc Eye Clinic

Berkeley, CA 947200001

Phone: 5106422020

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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