Quick answers
- Does Scott P. Rutkoski accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Scott P. 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.
- How many Medicare patients does Scott P. Rutkoski see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,616 Original Medicare patients and 6,874 services for Scott P. Rutkoski. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Scott P. Rutkoski's NPI number?
- 1750392775. 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 Scott P. Rutkoski, 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 | 1,616 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,874 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,958 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,734 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)910 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)854 services
- Measurement of corneal pressure (92145)398 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 pressure68%
- High cholesterol68%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease20%
- Chronic kidney disease19%
Hospitals where Scott P. Rutkoski works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Scott P. 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
- UPMC WellsboroWellsboro, PA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 391316
Practice locations
Addresses where Scott P. Rutkoski is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15 Meade St, Suite U1Wellsboro, PA 16901 (570) 724‑2131
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Scott P. 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 | 1995 (31 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750392775 |
| 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