Joseph Ruda, M.D.
NPI 1760466395 · Ophthalmology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joseph Ruda, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1760466395).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760466395
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A32463 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
229 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 115 | $182 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 79 | $129 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 22 | $92 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 13 | $224 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $92–$224 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 67 | 36 |
| Timolol Maleate | 58 | 22 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 48 | 31 |
| Levobunolol Hcl | 34 | 12 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 25 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 15 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 13 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-12-06
- Last updated
- 2022-01-20
- Certified
- 2022-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joseph Ruda's NPI number?
- Joseph Ruda's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760466395, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joseph Ruda's specialty?
- Joseph Ruda is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joseph Ruda located?
- Joseph Ruda's practice location on file with NPPES is 1315 St Joseph Pkwy Ste 1205, Houston, TX 77002-8235.
- What is Joseph Ruda's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joseph Ruda is (713) 659-3937.
- Does Joseph Ruda accept Medicare?
- Joseph Ruda is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joseph Ruda's NPI active?
- Yes — Joseph Ruda's NPI (1760466395) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.