2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1124013180 M.D.
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ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in IMPERIAL, Pennsylvania. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
916
Medicare Part D claims · 183 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
71%
generic claims · 29% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. filed 916 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in IMPERIAL, Pennsylvania, prescribing 71% generic.

916
Part D claims, 2023
71%
generic prescribing

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

916 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/15/2005

NPI 1124013180

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

916 35% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 236 W ALLEGHENY RD, IMPERIAL, PA, 15126, with a listed phone of (724) 695-3371. NPI 1124013180 was issued on 09/15/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what RUZICH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 916 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 183 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $78K in drug spend, split 29% brand-name and 71% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

236 W ALLEGHENY RD
IMPERIAL, PA 15126

Provider Details

NPI 1124013180
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/15/2005

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.. To verify ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.'s current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. — brand share 29.0%
Specialty average (est.)

29% brand-name claims vs 71% generic, on 916 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

916
Total Claims
$78K
Total Drug Cost
183
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,248
Total Day Supply
32,826
Brand vs Generic
29% brand / 71% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52K
Generic Drug Cost
$25K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
76.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
63% female / 37% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Latanoprost
231
Prednisolone Acetate
132
Moxifloxacin
Moxifloxacin Hcl
115
Timolol Maleate
76
Brimonidine Tartrate
63
Ketorolac Tromethamine
58
Bromfenac Sodium
51
Lumigan
Bimatoprost
34
Cyclosporine
22
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
22

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.'s 916 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as RUZICH.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.'s specialty?
ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in IMPERIAL, Pennsylvania. Credentials: M.D..
How much does ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. wrote 916 Medicare Part D claims totaling $78K in drug costs for 183 beneficiaries.
Where is ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. located?
ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. is located at 236 W ALLEGHENY RD, IMPERIAL, PA, 15126. Phone: (724) 695-3371.
What is ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.'s NPI number?
ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124013180, issued on 09/15/2005.
Does ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.'s prescribing is 29% brand-name and 71% generic drugs by claim count, with $52K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Prednisolone Acetate, Moxifloxacin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. accept Medicare?
ANDREW RUZICH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 916 Part D claims and 183 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.'s credentials?
ANDREW RUZICH, M.D.'s NPI is 1124013180 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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