Quick answers
- Does Rulx Ganthier Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rulx Ganthier Jr. 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Rulx Ganthier Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 641 Original Medicare patients and 4,843 services for Rulx Ganthier Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rulx Ganthier Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1366540817. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rulx Ganthier Jr., data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 641 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,843 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of retina (92134)934 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)879 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)678 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)529 services
- Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)390 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Diabetes37%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
Hospitals where Rulx Ganthier Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rulx Ganthier Jr. 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.
- AdventHealth SebringSebring, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100109
- HCA Florida Highlands HospitalSebring, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100049
Practice locations
Addresses where Rulx Ganthier Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 801 US Hwy 27 SSebring, FL 33870 (863) 471‑3937
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Florida
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Florida — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Toledo College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1366540817 |
| 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
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- 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