Are you Nathaniel J. Ruttig, M.D.? This profile is yours to edit: update your address, phone, photo and services.
Edit this profileAt a glance
- 1480 Hickory St, Suite 104, Niceville, FL 32578
About Dr. Ruttig
Nathaniel J. Ruttig, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Niceville, FL. Nathaniel is a 2000 graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine. Medicare claims data shows Nathaniel provided 9,436 services to 7,266 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, imaging of retina, and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295710127.
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
- (850) 760-0500
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1480 HICKORY ST SUITE 104
Niceville, FL 32578
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
Eye injury and cancer
- Chemical injury to the eye
- Foreign body in the eye
- Hyphema
- Open-globe eye injury
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Optic neuritis
- Optic neuropathy
- Orbital cellulitis
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
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
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
- Endothelial corneal transplant
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
- Macular hole surgery
- Pneumatic retinopexy
- Retinal laser treatment
- Scleral buckle surgery
- Vitrectomy
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
9,436 services · 7,266 patients · 24 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
840 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
552 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
104 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
70 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Laser repair to improve eye fluid flow | Procedure | 65855 |
43 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
35 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
21 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repositioning of lens prosthesis | Procedure | 66825 |
15 | Too few peers to compare |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
14 | 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.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2000 at Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine 6
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Nathaniel J. Ruttig?
Nathaniel J. Ruttig is an eye doctor in Niceville, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Nathaniel J. Ruttig's address?
Nathaniel J. Ruttig is listed at 1480 Hickory St Suite 104, Niceville, FL 32578. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Nathaniel J. Ruttig?
The number on file is (850) 760-0500. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Nathaniel J. Ruttig?
Nathaniel J. Ruttig's National Provider Identifier is 1295710127. 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 Nathaniel J. Ruttig train?
Nathaniel J. Ruttig attended Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine, graduating in 2000. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Nathaniel J. Ruttig have?
Nathaniel J. Ruttig has 26 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2000, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Nathaniel J. Ruttig perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Nathaniel J. Ruttig performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and established 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 Nathaniel J. Ruttig's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nathaniel J. Ruttig. If this is you, claiming it is free.
Guide.md
Guide.md listings do not constitute medical advice or an endorsement.