Dr Ruchita D Amin, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Merrillville, IN

Dr Ruchita D Amin, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. She went to University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. She is a member of the group practice Retina Vitreous Associates, Pc, Retina Associates, Pc and her current practice location is 8679 Connecticut St Ste A, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 769-9022.

Dr Ruchita D Amin is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 125-055805) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1235367467.

Contact Information

Dr Ruchita D Amin, MD
8679 Connecticut St Ste A,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6383
(219) 769-9022
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ruchita D Amin
GenderFemale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience10 Years
Location8679 Connecticut St Ste A, Merrillville, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ruchita D Amin attended and graduated from University Of Cincinnati College Of Medicine in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235367467
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/25/2009
  • Last Update Date: 11/06/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971742271
  • Enrollment ID: I20130618000270

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ruchita D Amin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235367467NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 125-055805 (Illinois)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Retina Vitreous Associates, Pc52948829576
Retina Associates, Pc19514380766

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Entity NameRetina Vitreous Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1194711655
PECOS PAC ID: 5294882957
Enrollment ID: O20090415000216

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ruchita D Amin, MD
8679 Connecticut St Ste A,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6383

Ph: (219) 769-9022
Dr Ruchita D Amin, MD
8679 Connecticut St Ste A,
Merrillville, IN 46410-6383

Ph: (219) 769-9022

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Mr. Eldi E Deschamps, MD
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 8510 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-736-2200    Fax: 219-736-2222
James Arthur Eadie, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8679 Connecticut St Ste A, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-9022    Fax: 219-769-1918
Jeffrey Lynn Nelson, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 303 W 89th Ave, Suite E-4, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-8989    
David G. Gross, D.O.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 303 W 89th Ave, Suite E4, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-8989    Fax: 219-756-6389
Joel Eric Chasan, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8679 Connecticut Street, Suite A, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-9022    Fax: 219-649-2995
Sahana Vyas, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8679 Connecticut Street, Suite A, Merrillville, IN 46410
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