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DR. CYNTHIA PIER RUGGEIRO O.D.
NPI 1720185481
Optometrist in Seattle, WA

Active since September 17, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1906 PIKE PL, SUITE 8, SEATTLE, WA 98101(206) 448-7739(206) 448-4924 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Cynthia Pier Ruggeiro O.d. NPPES

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

DR. CYNTHIA PIER RUGGEIRO O.D. (NPI 1720185481) is an individual optometrist in Seattle, Washington, licensed in Washington (1878) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California - School Of Optometry (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720185481
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CYNTHIA PIER RUGGEIROCredential: O.D.
Location Address1906 PIKE PL, SUITE 8Seattle, WA 98101-1055
Mailing Address1906 Pike Pl, Suite 8Seattle, WA 98101-1055 · (206) 448-7739 · Fax (206) 448-4924
Phone(206) 448-7739
Fax(206) 448-4924
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California - School Of OptometryGraduated 1984
Enumeration DateSeptember 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1720185481 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 WA · 1878
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.
1906 PIKE PL, Seattle, WA 98101
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINU42497WA
Medicaid2017952WA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma 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)

Dr. Cynthia Pier Ruggeiro O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID7517053713
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071019000076
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 Cynthia Ruggeiro reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Puget Sound Eye Care
3.6 mi
Optometrist
2501 N 45TH ST
Seattle, WA 98103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Washington enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659426211 (206) 526-5222

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 98101 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
$143.76 typical visit price
range $63.67 – $189.37
Typical copayment $35.94 (range $15.91 – $47.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$78.74 typical visit price
range $21.12 – $155.00
Typical copayment $19.68 (range $5.28 – $38.75)
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 Cynthia Ruggeiro's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cynthia Ruggeiro is 1720185481. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 17, 2006.

Where is Cynthia Ruggeiro located?

Cynthia Ruggeiro practices at 1906 Pike Pl Suite 8, Seattle, WA 98101. The listed phone number is (206) 448-7739.

What is Cynthia Ruggeiro's specialty?

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

Is Cynthia Ruggeiro enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cynthia Ruggeiro is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Cynthia Ruggeiro's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cynthia Ruggeiro reassigns Medicare benefits to Puget Sound Eye Care (Seattle, WA). 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 Cynthia Ruggeiro's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Cynthia Ruggeiro accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska and 1 other insurer list Cynthia Ruggeiro 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 Cynthia Ruggeiro was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.