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Stephen D. Ratty, OD

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About Dr. Ratty

Stephen D. Ratty, OD is an optometrist practicing in Bakersfield, CA. Stephen trained at Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1982. According to Medicare claims data, Stephen cared for 95 Medicare patients across 96 services. 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 and new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more. This provider record is associated with NPI 1700915394.

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Education & Training

Specialty

Optometrist (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · OptometristCalifornia State Board of Optometry
No. 7557CurrentExpires Jan 2028Since 1982
NPINational Provider Identifier
1700915394Issued 2007

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Ratty's specialty?

Dr. Ratty is an optometrist in Bakersfield, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Ratty?

Dr. Ratty is listed at 2222 E St, Bakersfield, CA 93301. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Ratty?

The number on file is (661) 327-2681. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Ratty's NPI number?

Dr. Ratty's National Provider Identifier is 1700915394. 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 Dr. Ratty's medical education?

Dr. Ratty attended Pacific University - College of Optometry, graduating in 1982. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Ratty been practicing?

Dr. Ratty has 44 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1982, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Ratty known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Ratty the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Ratty confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Ratty. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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