Ruth Salkin, O.D.
NPI 1851476881 · Optometrist · Washington Township, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Salkin, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Washington Township, NJ (NPI 1851476881).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851476881
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 270A00432100 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 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
459 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 228 | $99 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 70 | $41 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 56 | $71 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 39 | $139 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 33 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 21 | $61 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 435 | 158 |
| Timolol Maleate | 192 | 56 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 105 | 38 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 63 | 24 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 48 | 17 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 31 | 15 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 30 | 13 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-26
- Last updated
- 2010-02-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Salkin's NPI number?
- Ruth Salkin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851476881, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Salkin's specialty?
- Ruth Salkin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Ruth Salkin located?
- Ruth Salkin's practice location on file with NPPES is 422 Pascack Road, Washington Township, NJ 07676-4837.
- What is Ruth Salkin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Salkin is (201) 664-4477.
- Does Ruth Salkin accept Medicare?
- Ruth Salkin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Salkin's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Salkin's NPI (1851476881) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-02-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.