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Active NPI 1548260532 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Christopher Robert Rugaber , OD

Optometrist • Chicora, PA

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Christopher Rugaber, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Chicora, PA. Official NPI practice address is registered at 104 W SLIPPERY ROCK ST.

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

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

104 W Slippery Rock St
Box 550

Chicora, PA 160253212

Telephone 7244453901
Fax 7244450031
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Christopher R Rugaber Od Llc Facility NPI 1780638320

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Chicora, PA

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 10.5 Yrs
State Avg: 24.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
1 Specialists

Practicing in Chicora, PA (2764 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
27.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2021)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system
55 55 $140.00 $121.81
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system
53 48 $93.00 $87.40
92134 Imaging of retina
26 26 $72.00 $38.58
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens
25 15 $200.00 $104.34
92133 Imaging of optic nerve
15 15 $72.00 $35.81
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system
11 11 $160.00 $146.97

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License PA OEG000475

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

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Pin (Rr)
P00227450

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active January 18, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location January 18, 2011

Registered at 104 W SLIPPERY ROCK ST, BOX 550, CHICORA, PA 160253212 (Tel: 7244453901)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 18, 2011

Registered at 104 W SLIPPERY ROCK ST, PO BOX 550, CHICORA, PA 160253212 (Tel: 7244453901)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated January 18, 2011

Recorded as CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, OD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 18, 2011

Optometrist (License #OEG000475 in PA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 31, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1548260532
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 31, 2005
Last Update: January 18, 2011
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

104 W Slippery Rock St, Po Box 550

Chicora, PA 160253212

Phone: 7244453901

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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