Physician Profile
Jeffrey Rutgard, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Rutgard
Jeffrey Rutgard, M.D. practices ophthalmology in New Orleans, LA. Jeffrey is also listed as specializing in internal medicine and student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Jeffrey provided 375 services to 324 patients. The services billed most often include imaging of retina, new patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of optic nerve.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (504) 988-2261
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1430 TULANE AVE
New Orleans, LA 70112
Sanford Health 801 Broadway North
Fargo, ND 58122
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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
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
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
375 services · 324 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
23 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
76 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
48 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
43 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
18 | Less 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 |
25 | 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 |
24 | Less often than most 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 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
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.
Other eye doctors in New Orleans 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Jeffrey Rutgard's specialty?
Jeffrey Rutgard is an eye doctor in New Orleans, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Jeffrey Rutgard?
Jeffrey Rutgard is listed at 1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Jeffrey Rutgard?
The number on file is (504) 988-2261. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Jeffrey Rutgard?
Jeffrey Rutgard's National Provider Identifier is 1043699259. 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
What is Jeffrey Rutgard's education?
Jeffrey Rutgard attended Other, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Jeffrey Rutgard have?
Jeffrey Rutgard has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Jeffrey Rutgard known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Jeffrey Rutgard performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and new patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Jeffrey Rutgard's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Jeffrey Rutgard. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.