Quick answers
- Does Samantha M. Rutkoski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Samantha M. Rutkoski accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is Samantha M. Rutkoski's NPI number?
- 1164370177. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Samantha M. Rutkoski works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Samantha M. Rutkoski at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Robert Packer HospitalSayre, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390079
Practice locations
Addresses where Samantha M. Rutkoski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15 Meade StWellsboro, PA 16901 (570) 724‑2131
- 889 Craft Master RdTowanda, PA 18848 (570) 265‑3668
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Samantha M. Rutkoski as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Grady D. Gafford MD PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Grady D. Gafford MD PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Pennsylvania College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2025 (1 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1164370177 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians