Dr Michael J Ruby, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Nantucket, MA

Dr Michael J Ruby, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Nantucket, Massachusetts. He went to Pennsylvania College Of Optometry and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Ack Eye, Pc and his current practice location is 13 Old South Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 228-0844.

Dr Michael J Ruby is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number OP-3832-TP) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1073737193.

Contact Information

Dr Michael J Ruby, OD
13 Old South Road,
Nantucket, MA 02554
(508) 228-0844
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Michael J Ruby
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience31 Years
Location13 Old South Road, Nantucket, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Michael J Ruby attended and graduated from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1073737193
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2007
  • Last Update Date: 03/31/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3577640374
  • Enrollment ID: I20080403000262

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Michael J Ruby such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1073737193NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 3832-TP (Massachusetts)Secondary
152W00000XOptometrist OP-3832-TP (Massachusetts)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ack Eye, Pc85271224072

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Michael J Ruby allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameAck Eye, Pc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952571812
PECOS PAC ID: 8527122407
Enrollment ID: O20090122000219

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Michael J Ruby is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Michael J Ruby, OD
13 Old South Road,
Nantucket, MA 02554

Ph: (508) 228-0844
Dr Michael J Ruby, OD
13 Old South Road,
Nantucket, MA 02554

Ph: (508) 228-0844

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Optometrist in Nantucket, MA

Dr. Joseph J Bickford, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 64 Old South Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: 508-228-0844    Fax: 508-228-0491
Ack Eye, Pc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 13 Old South Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: 508-228-0844    Fax: 508-228-0491
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Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 13 Old South Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554
Phone: 508-228-0844    Fax: 508-228-0491

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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