Dr Theresa J Ruggiero, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Northampton, MA

Dr Theresa J Ruggiero, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Northampton, Massachusetts. She graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Aeg Massachusetts Professional Pc and her current practice location is 86 Masonic Street, Northampton, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (413) 586-5002.

Dr Theresa J Ruggiero is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 04-3192348) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1578640678.

Contact Information

Dr Theresa J Ruggiero, OD
86 Masonic Street,
Northampton, MA 01060-1833
(413) 586-5002
(413) 586-4769

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Theresa J Ruggiero
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location86 Masonic Street, Northampton, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Theresa J Ruggiero graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578640678
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/04/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9032287974
  • Enrollment ID: I20081006000507

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Theresa J Ruggiero such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578640678NPI-NPPES
W15722OtherMABLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 04-3192348 (Massachusetts)Primary
152WL0500XOptometrist - Low Vision Rehabilitation 04-3192348 (Massachusetts)Secondary
152WV0400XOptometrist - Vision Therapy 04-3192348 (Massachusetts)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Aeg Massachusetts Professional Pc690128255727

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Theresa J Ruggiero allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameNorthampton Vision Specialists Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801324462
PECOS PAC ID: 0345519740
Enrollment ID: O20170628000815
Provider NameAeg Massachusetts Professional Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952035040
PECOS PAC ID: 6901282557
Enrollment ID: O20221005000141

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Theresa J Ruggiero is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Theresa J Ruggiero, OD
86 Masonic Street,
Northampton, MA 01060-1833

Ph: (413) 586-5002
Dr Theresa J Ruggiero, OD
86 Masonic Street,
Northampton, MA 01060-1833

Ph: (413) 586-5002

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