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Active NPI 1992813414 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Alan Ruzicka , OD

Optometrist • Concord, CA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Ruzicka, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Concord, CA. With approximately 39 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of California - School Of Optometry in 1987, Dr. Ruzicka delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 4180 TREAT BLVD.

Dr. Ruzicka is affiliated with Christopher A Ruzicka And Laura Lacey and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

4180 Treat Blvd
Ste B

Concord, CA 945181858

Telephone 9256820319
Fax 9256760966
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of California - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1987

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Concord, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
39 Yrs +20.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 18.4 Yrs
State Avg: 21.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
27 Specialists

Practicing in Concord, CA (8588 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
7.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ruzicka (39 Years) 39 Yrs
Concord Specialty Average (18.4 Years) 18.4 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
30 30 $171.70 $157.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
18 18 $173.00 $171.12
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more
13 13 $86.00 $69.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License CA 8844T

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

Christopher A Ruzicka And Laura Lacey

4180 Treat Blvd, Concord, CA 945181848

Phone: 9256820319

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1598873010

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1992687891

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 October 11, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location October 11, 2012

Registered at 4180 TREAT BLVD, STE B, CONCORD, CA 945181858 (Tel: 9256820319)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 11, 2012

Registered at 4180 TREAT BLVD, STE B, CONCORD, CA 945181858 (Tel: 9256820319)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated October 11, 2012

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER RUZICKA, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) October 11, 2012

Optometrist (License #8844T in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 25, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1992813414
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 25, 2006
Last Update: October 11, 2012
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

4180 Treat Blvd, Ste B

Concord, CA 945181858

Phone: 9256820319

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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