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Edit this profileWhere to find Christine A. Rust, MD
- Lexington location main office
110 Conn Ter Ste 550, Lexington, KY 40508 - Lebanon location
1670 West Main St, Suite 100, Lebanon, TN 37087
About Dr. Rust
Based in Lexington, KY, Christine A. Rust, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Christine graduated from University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2013. Medicare claims data shows Christine provided 955 services to 895 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1487098927 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (859) 323-5867
- Email not available
Practice Locations
110 CONN TER STE 550
Lexington, KY 40508
1670 West Main St Suite 100
Lebanon, TN 37087
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
955 services · 895 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
55 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
80 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
76 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
316 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
204 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more | Office visit | 99212 |
71 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
50 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 2
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 29 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Lexington 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2013 at University of Louisville School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 7
Providers in KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Rust specialize in?
Dr. Rust is an eye doctor in Lexington, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Rust located?
Dr. Rust is listed at 110 Conn Ter Ste 550, Lexington, KY 40508. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Rust's phone number?
The number on file is (859) 323-5867. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Rust?
Dr. Rust's National Provider Identifier is 1487098927. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Rust go to medical school?
Dr. Rust attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2013. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Rust have?
Dr. Rust has 13 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2013, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Rust do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Rust performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Rust. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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