Active NPI 1790759090 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Duane P Rutz , OD

Optometrist • Hallock, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Duane Rutz, OD is a certified Optometrist practicing in Hallock, MN. With approximately 45 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1981, Dr. Rutz delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 204 S ATLANTIC.

Dr. Rutz maintains professional affiliations with Wadena Eye Clinic Ltd, Kueber Eye Care Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

204 S Atlantic

Hallock, MN 56728

Telephone 2188432663

Fax 2188432665

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Mcallen Rutz Eye Clinic Pa Facility NPI 1164533410

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1981

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Hallock, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

45 Yrs +18.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 26.5 Yrs

State Avg: 21.7 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

2 Specialists

Practicing in Hallock, MN (1178 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

26.5% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Rutz (45 Years) 45 Yrs

Hallock Specialty Average (26.5 Years) 26.5 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
92250 Photography of the retina	22	21	$134.89	$38.43
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$164.84	$153.53
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$155.05	$131.80
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	16	13	$113.00	$93.66

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	152	99	$164.00	$90.78
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	106	105	$270.00	$128.28
92250 Photography of the retina	72	71	$106.00	$39.60
92134 Imaging of retina	49	46	$87.27	$41.40
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	32	31	$189.00	$90.92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	20	16	$81.50	$37.53

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	1,710	15	$3.28	$1.22
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	231	131	$155.88	$74.96
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	195	194	$264.86	$128.18
92250 Photography of the retina	137	133	$106.00	$45.77
92134 Imaging of retina	100	74	$84.00	$41.43
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	60	54	$184.95	$89.88
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	44	29	$77.00	$37.71
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	37	32	$226.86	$108.68

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,700	27	$3.28	$1.41
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	283	163	$151.63	$73.24
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	253	235	$260.21	$126.62
92250 Photography of the retina	162	153	$121.38	$50.54
92134 Imaging of retina	108	85	$84.00	$41.04
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	48	37	$77.00	$37.00
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	38	33	$222.00	$107.06
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	38	37	$183.37	$88.29
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	18	15	$132.06	$64.32
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$313.00	$140.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	11	$94.50	$44.72

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	190	170	$251.97	$123.00
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	154	99	$174.84	$85.41
92250 Photography of the retina	110	106	$134.00	$55.91
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	74	61	$147.84	$69.87
92134 Imaging of retina	66	51	$84.00	$40.42
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	46	30	$77.00	$36.60
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	20	16	$129.00	$62.80
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	13	$217.00	$103.23
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	11	11	$302.09	$146.82

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	2,340	19	$3.28	$1.34
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	277	156	$165.31	$85.29
92250 Photography of the retina	117	112	$136.76	$66.06
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	100	98	$242.35	$123.28
92134 Imaging of retina	71	62	$90.11	$40.99
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	51	$143.58	$71.93
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	40	32	$86.08	$37.11
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	13	13	$289.92	$148.41

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-04-12

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MN 1836

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

553718500 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Bcbs Of Mn

63520MC

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Kueber Eye Care Pllc

110 Henrietta Ave N, Park Rapids, MN 564701764

Phone: 2187328535

Wadena Eye Clinic Ltd

222 1st St Se, Wadena, MN 564821567

Phone: 2186325058

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

1 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Kristin Atwood , OD

Optometrist

NPI 1336635242

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

7 Historical Events

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 12, 2024

Registered at PO BOX 549, PARK RAPIDS, MN 564700549 (Tel: 2187328535)

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NPI Profile Active August 27, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location August 27, 2012

Registered at 204 S ATLANTIC, HALLOCK, MN 56728 (Tel: 2188432663)

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Updated Business Mailing Address August 27, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 910, 204 S ATLANTIC, HALLOCK, MN 56728 (Tel: 2188432663)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated August 27, 2012

Recorded as DUANE RUTZ, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) August 27, 2012

Optometrist (License #1836 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 14, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1790759090

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: February 14, 2006

Last Update: April 12, 2024

Sole Proprietor: Yes

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 549

Park Rapids, MN 564700549

Phone: 2187328535

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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