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Walter F Rutkowsky, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1417947680

Walter F Rutkowsky, OD is an Optometry in Bradenton, Florida. Graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1980, 46 years ago. Practices with Vision Care Florida, LLC, a 2-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Florida.

Years since qualifying
46
Trained at
Southern College of Optometry
Licensed in
FL
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

5005 Manatee Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209-3857
Phone: (941) 794-1315
Fax: (941) 792-5034
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OPC1555 (FL)

Record details

NPI number1417947680
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedOctober 27, 2005
Last updated in NPPESFebruary 26, 2008

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolSOUTHERN COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 1980 (46 years in practice)
Group practice Vision Care Florida, Llc — 2 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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