Quick answers
- Does Tina Rutar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tina Rutar 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 Tina Rutar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 399 Original Medicare patients and 1,491 services for Tina Rutar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tina Rutar's NPI number?
- 1861525248. 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 Tina Rutar, 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 | 399 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,491 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)238 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)208 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)142 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)105 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)99 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 cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure59%
- Arthritis49%
- Depression21%
- Anxiety20%
- Diabetes19%
Hospitals where Tina Rutar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Tina Rutar 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.
- Asante Ashland Community HospitalAshland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380005
- Asante Rogue Regional Medical CenterMedford, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380018
- Asante Three Rivers Medical CenterGrants Pass, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380002
Practice locations
Addresses where Tina Rutar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1408 E Barnett RdMedford, OR 97504 (541) 779‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tina Rutar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cataract and Laser Institute of Southern Oregon PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Medford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Medford, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cataract and Laser Institute of Southern Oregon PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Harvard Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861525248 |
| 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