Barbara E Ruddy, M.D.
Barbara E Ruddy is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Scottsdale, AZ with over 43 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Barbara E Ruddy, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 43+ years, working in group practice. A University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine graduate since 1983, she brings 43+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.59/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in Arizona
- Federal MIPS score higher than 29% of MIPS-scored doctors in Arizona
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2176dNPPES updated 2020-09-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Arizona Medical Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.59/100
Arizona avg: 77.5 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.76%
Arizona avg: 6.7 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.3 pts)
2.76% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.2%
Arizona avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArizonaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
447
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
491
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,577
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $219k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,247 reporting peers in Arizona.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1983
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine
Board certified · Sep 2, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
43 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of Missouri, Kansas City, School of Medicine (Class of 1983)
Mailing address
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5404
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100068
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Barbara E Ruddy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Barbara E Ruddy for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Scottsdale required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Barbara E Ruddy
NPI records show Dr. Ruddy as active with telehealth listed in Scottsdale, AZ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (480) 301-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Mailing Address
13400 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85259-5404
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