DR. JOSEPH RUSKIEWICZ OD
NPI 1396735668
Optometrist in Pottstown, PA
NPI Status: Active since October 26, 2005
Contact Information
1100 HERITAGE DR
POTTSTOWN, PA
ZIP 19464
Phone: (610) 326-2754
Fax: (610) 326-6456
- Individual
- Male
- Optometrist
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About JOSEPH RUSKIEWICZ
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Joseph Ruskiewicz, a provider established in Pottstown, Pennsylvania with a medical specialization in Optometrist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1396735668 assigned on October 2005. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 152W00000X with license number OEG000164 (PA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 12 years ago.
- NPI
- 1396735668
- Provider Name
- DR. JOSEPH RUSKIEWICZ OD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1100 HERITAGE DR POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
- Location Phone
- (610) 326-2754
- Location Fax
- (610) 326-6456
- Mailing Address
- 1100 HERITAGE DR POTTSTOWN, PA 19464
- Mailing Phone
- (610) 326-2754
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 10-26-2005
- Last Update Date
- 01-09-2014
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Optometrist
- Taxonomy Code
- 152W00000X
- Type
- Eye and Vision Services Providers
- License No.
- OEG000164
- License State
- PA
- Taxonomy Description
- 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.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Focus Bronze POS? 205 - POS
- Blue Focus Bronze POS? 705 - POS
- Blue Focus Bronze POS? Standard - POS
- Blue Focus Gold POS? 207 - POS
- Blue Focus Gold POS? 902 - POS
- Blue Focus Gold POS? Standard - POS
- Blue Focus Silver POS? 206 - POS
- Blue Focus Silver POS? 903 - POS
- Blue Focus Silver POS? Standard - POS
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 201 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Gold PPO? 204 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Gold PPO? 901 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? 203 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? 308 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 202 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? 203 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 309 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold PPO? 604 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 204 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver PPO? 501 - PPO
- Blue Advantage Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Bronze PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Gold PPO? Standard - PPO
- Blue Preferred Security PPO? 200 - PPO
- Blue Preferred Silver PPO? Standard - PPO
- MyBlue Bronze HMO? 902 - HMO
- MyBlue Bronze HMO? 904 - HMO
- MyBlue Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Gold HMO? 704 - HMO
- MyBlue Gold HMO? 804 - HMO
- MyBlue Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Silver HMO? 705 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
Specific plan information not avaialable, please contact the provider to verify if your insurance plan is accepted.
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Additional Identifiers
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| Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0141060001 | MEDICARE NSC (07) | PA |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Joseph Ruskiewicz is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and a Home Health Agency (HHA).
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: No
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye
Exam of visual field with extended testing
Imaging of optic nerve
Imaging of retina
Microfluid analysis of tears
Photography of the retina
Ultrasound scan of eye using water bath method
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
This service was performed 33 times for 29 patientsThis is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
This service was performed 104 times for 88 patientsThis is a procedure where your doctor examines the eye's internal drainage system, essential for maintaining eye pressure. They use specialized tools to check for blockages or damage that might lead to conditions like glaucoma. It's non-invasive and painless.
This service was performed 15 times for 15 patientsAn extended visual field exam is a detailed test to evaluate your peripheral (side) vision. It helps to detect any potential blind spots which may not be noticeable in daily life. These could be caused by eye diseases like glaucoma, or neurological conditions.
This service was performed 49 times for 47 patientsImaging of the optic nerve is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed pictures of your optic nerve. It helps doctors assess eye health, particularly for conditions like glaucoma. It's painless, quick, and uses safe technology like MRI or OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography).
This service was performed 48 times for 46 patientsImaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.
This service was performed 26 times for 25 patientsMicrofluid analysis of tears involves collecting a small tear sample to examine its composition. This procedure can help detect health issues like dry eye disease, inflammation, or other eye conditions. It's a non-invasive, painless method for monitoring eye health.
This service was performed 134 times for 53 patientsPhotography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
This service was performed 46 times for 45 patientsAn ultrasound scan of the eye using the water bath method is a non-invasive procedure. It involves placing the eye in a small container of water to create clear images of the eye's internal structures. This assists in diagnosing and monitoring various eye conditions.
This service was performed 19 times for 17 patientsPhysician Visit Costs
The pricing information below displays the copayment minimum, maximum and average amount that patients under Medicare are charged when visiting this provider as a new or established patient. Please keep in mind that these prices are just for reference purposes, and the actual prices charged by the provider might be different.
For patients covered under private health plans the prices below are also useful as healthcare pricing for private insurance is usually established as a function of Medicare prices. Private insurance covered patients should check their individual plans to determine the exact pricing.
The prices below reflect the costs for new and established patients in the 19464 ZIP code area.
New Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for new patients office visits is 99204
- Average New Patient Price $137.17
- Minimum New Patient Price $59.88
- Maximum New Patient Price $180.99
- Average New Patient Copayment $34.29
- Minimum New Patient Copayment $14.97
- Maximum New Patient Copayment $45.24
Established Patients Visit Costs *
The most utilized procedure code for established patients office visits is 99213
- Average Established Patient Price $74.47
- Minimum Established Patient Price $19.3
- Maximum Established Patient Price $147.29
- Average Established Patient Copayment $18.61
- Minimum Established Patient Copayment $4.82
- Maximum Established Patient Copayment $36.82
* The physician office visit costs information is generated by statistical analysis of similar providers in the same geographical area. The pricing information above IS NOT the amount charged by this provider.
Quality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
| Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical Information Reconciliation | 99% | 885 |
| For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation. The MIPS eligible clinician must implement clinical information reconciliation for the following three clinical information sets: (1) Medication. Review of the patient's medication, including the name, dosage, frequency, and route of each medication. (2) Medication allergy. Review of the patient's known medication allergies. (3) Current Problem list. Review of the patient's current and active diagnoses. | ||
| Collection and follow-up on patient experience and satisfaction data on beneficiary engagement | Yes | N/A |
| Collection and follow-up on patient experience and satisfaction data on beneficiary engagement, including development of improvement plan. | ||
| Diabetes: Eye Exam | 100% | 28 |
| Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period | ||
| e-Prescribing | 100% | 549 |
| At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology. | ||
| Patient-Specific Education | 78% | 1357 |
| The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician. | ||
| Provide Patient Access | 78% | 1357 |
| For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician ensures the patient's health information is available for the patient (or patient-authorized representative) to access using any application of their choice that is configured to meet the technical specifications of the Application Programing Interface (API) in the MIPS eligible clinician's certified EHR technology. | ||
| Security Risk Analysis | Yes | N/A |
| Conduct or review a security risk analysis in accordance with the requirements in 45 CFR 164.308(a)(1), including addressing the security (to include encryption) of ePHI data created or maintained by certified EHR technology in accordance with requirements in 45 CFR164.312(a)(2)(iv) and 45 CFR 164.306(d)(3), and implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies as part of the MIPS eligible clinician's risk management process. | ||
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1396735668, we treat the final digit (8) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 62. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 62 = 8).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 62 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1396735668, enumerated as an "individual" on October 26, 2005.
The provider is located at 1100 HERITAGE DR POTTSTOWN, PA 19464 and the phone number is (610) 326-2754.
Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
