Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Jeffrey Rutgard, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · New Orleans, LA

  • NPI 1043699259
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 11 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1430 Tulane Ave
New Orleans, LA 701122632
(504) 988-2261
Additional location
Sanford Health, 801 Broadway North
Fargo, ND 581220170
(701) 234-5933
fax (701) 234-7230

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2015 — 11 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 24, 2020
Year of graduation
2015 — 11 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Louisiana #322816 · North Dakota #RL13750

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1043699259. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
32
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$2,634
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 17 17 $29
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 15 15 $143

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in New Orleans Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 270. This provider delivers 0.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$60
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Carl Zeiss Meditec, INC. 1 $36.11
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $24.31

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$60

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
18
Patients
16
Total drug cost
$769
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 18 16 $769

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Jeffrey Rutgard's medical specialty?
Dr. Jeffrey Rutgard practices Ophthalmology Physician in New Orleans, LA.
Where does Dr. Jeffrey Rutgard practice?
Dr. Jeffrey Rutgard practices at 1430 Tulane Ave, New Orleans, LA 701122632. Office phone: 5049882261.
What is Dr. Jeffrey Rutgard's NPI?
Dr. Jeffrey Rutgard's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043699259, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Jeffrey Rutgard accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Jeffrey Rutgard accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Jeffrey Rutgard commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (HCPCS 92136); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.