DR. RICHARD J RUCKMAN M.D. - NPI 1821087834 - Ophthalmology in Lufkin, TX

Q: What is Richard Ruckman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Ruckman is 1821087834. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 21, 2005.

Q: What is Richard Ruckman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Ruckman was last updated on January 18, 2008. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

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About Dr. Richard J Ruckman M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RICHARD J RUCKMAN M.D. (NPI 1821087834) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Lufkin, Texas, licensed in Texas (E2831) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821087834

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. RICHARD J RUCKMANCredential: M.D.

Location Address2 MEDICAL CENTER BLVDLufkin, TX 75904-3175

Mailing Address2 Medical Center BlvdLufkin, TX 75904-3175 · (936) 634-8434 · Fax (936) 639-2581

Phone(936) 634-8434

Fax(936) 639-2581

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateOctober 21, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 18, 2008

✔ NPI 1821087834 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · E2831

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

2 MEDICAL CENTER BLVD, Lufkin, TX 75904

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Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid120066901TX

Medicare UPINB26051TX

Medicare PIN87G081TX

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)

Dr. Richard J Ruckman M.d. 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 75904 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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

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