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RUCHI PATEL
NPI 1346940780
Optometrist in Waco, TX

Active since March 06, 2023PECOS Enrolled
2440 W LOOP 340, WACO, TX 76711(254) 633-4151 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Ruchi Patel NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RUCHI PATEL (NPI 1346940780) is an individual optometrist in Waco, Texas, licensed in Texas (10799) and active in the NPI registry since March 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346940780
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameRUCHI PATEL
Location Address2440 W LOOP 340Waco, TX 76711-2427
Mailing Address320 Navigator DrAustin, TX 78717-4961
Phone(254) 633-4151
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 6, 2023
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1346940780 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · 10799
Definition
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.
2440 W LOOP 340, Waco, TX 76711
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ruchi Patel is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ruchi Patel reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Magruder Eye Institute, PLLC
967 mi
Ophthalmology
1911 N MILLS AVE
Orlando, FL 32803
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1881661692 (407) 893-8200

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76711 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ruchi Patel's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ruchi Patel is 1346940780. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 6, 2023.

Where is Ruchi Patel located?

Ruchi Patel practices at 2440 W Loop 340, Waco, TX 76711. The listed phone number is (254) 633-4151.

What is Ruchi Patel's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Ruchi Patel enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ruchi Patel is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ruchi Patel's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ruchi Patel reassigns Medicare benefits to Magruder Eye Institute, PLLC (Orlando, FL). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ruchi Patel's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ruchi Patel accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 17 other insurers list Ruchi Patel as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ruchi Patel was last updated on March 6, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.