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Ophthalmology

Tina Rutar, MD

Works at hospitals in Ashland, OR · Medford, OR · Grants Pass, OR · Oregon

Summary

Dr. Tina Rutar, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1408 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR 97504. Phone: (541) 779-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Tina Rutar had 399 Original Medicare patients and 1,491 services. NPI 1861525248. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Tina Rutar, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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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 patients399
Services billed to Medicare1,491
Different services or procedures45
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Exam to measure eye deviation and range of motion (92060)238 services
  2. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)208 services
  3. Imaging of retina (92134)142 services
  4. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)105 services
  5. 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Tina Rutar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

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

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Other ophthalmologists in Medford

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Medford, OR — not a recommendation.

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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

CredentialMD
Medical schoolHarvard Medical School
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861525248
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians