Jeffrey Rutgard, M.D.
NPI 1043699259 · Ophthalmology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jeffrey Rutgard, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1043699259).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043699259
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RL13750 (ND)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
375 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 76 | $23 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 48 | $141 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 43 | $20 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 40 | $119 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 37 | $28 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 30 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 90 | 32 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 55 | 17 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 48 | 43 |
| Timolol Maleate | 22 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 20 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$60 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- Sanford Health801 Broadway NorthFargo, ND 58122-0170Phone: (701) 234-5933Fax: (701) 234-7230
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-20
- Last updated
- 2020-06-24
- Certified
- 2020-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jeffrey Rutgard's NPI number?
- Jeffrey Rutgard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043699259, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jeffrey Rutgard's specialty?
- Jeffrey Rutgard is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jeffrey Rutgard located?
- Jeffrey Rutgard's practice location on file with NPPES is 1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-2632.
- What is Jeffrey Rutgard's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jeffrey Rutgard is (504) 988-2261.
- Does Jeffrey Rutgard accept Medicare?
- Jeffrey Rutgard is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jeffrey Rutgard's NPI active?
- Yes — Jeffrey Rutgard's NPI (1043699259) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.