Quick answers
- Does Allan R. Rutzen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Allan R. Rutzen 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 Allan R. Rutzen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 568 Original Medicare patients and 2,202 services for Allan R. Rutzen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Allan R. Rutzen's NPI number?
- 1700837192. 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 Allan R. Rutzen, 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 | 568 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,202 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness (76514)417 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)413 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)224 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)199 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)196 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Chronic kidney disease20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Allan R. Rutzen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 489 Ritchie HwySeverna Park, MD 21146 (410) 975‑0090
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Allan R. Rutzen as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Rutzen Eye Specialists4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Severna Park
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Severna Park, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Rutzen Eye Specialists
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700837192 |
| 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
- 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