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CHRISTOPHER ROBERT RUGABER OD
NPI 1548260532
Optometrist in Chicora, PA

Active since July 31, 2005PECOS Enrolled
104 W SLIPPERY ROCK ST, BOX 550, CHICORA, PA 16025(724) 445-3901(724) 445-0031 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 18, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 27, 2026.

About Christopher Robert Rugaber Od NPPES

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

CHRISTOPHER ROBERT RUGABER OD (NPI 1548260532) is an individual optometrist in Chicora, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (OEG000475) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548260532
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameCHRISTOPHER ROBERT RUGABERCredential: OD
Location Address104 W SLIPPERY ROCK ST, BOX 550Chicora, PA 16025-3212
Mailing Address104 W Slippery Rock St, Po Box 550Chicora, PA 16025-3212 · (724) 445-3901 · Fax (724) 445-0031
Phone(724) 445-3901
Fax(724) 445-0031
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 2011
✔ NPI 1548260532 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 PA · OEG000475
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.
104 W SLIPPERY ROCK ST, Chicora, PA 16025
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINU24429
Medicare PIN542057
OtherP00227450Medicare Pin (rr)

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Christopher Robert Rugaber Od 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 16025 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

CHRISTOPHER R RUGABER OD LLC
Optometrist
104 W SLIPPERY ROCK ST, BOX 550
CHICORA, PA 16025
Butler County (724) 445-3901

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 Christopher Rugaber's NPI number?

The NPI number for Christopher Rugaber is 1548260532. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2005.

Where is Christopher Rugaber located?

Christopher Rugaber practices at 104 W Slippery Rock St Box 550, Chicora, PA 16025. The listed phone number is (724) 445-3901.

What is Christopher Rugaber's specialty?

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

Is Christopher Rugaber enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Christopher Rugaber is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Christopher Rugaber accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Christopher Rugaber 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 Christopher Rugaber was last updated on January 18, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.