Catherine A Ruetten, MD
Catherine A Ruetten is a Family Medicine specialist based in Sycamore, IL with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Catherine a Ruetten, MD practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Sycamore, IL. She graduated from Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery in 1991 and has 35+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.36/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 50% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Uses generic medications more than 64% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 26% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
954 West State Street, Sycamore, IL 60118
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
202391.36/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.52%
Illinois avg: 4.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Illinois0.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
425
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
370
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,206
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $296k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — 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 · 1991
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery
Board certified · Jan 25, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Chicago College of Medicine and Surgery (Class of 1991)
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Catherine a Ruetten
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Catherine a Ruetten for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Sycamore 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 Catherine a Ruetten
Dr. Ruetten is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sycamore, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (815) 895-9144.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Catherine a Ruetten
Practice Location
954 West State Street, Sycamore, IL 60118
Mailing Address
954 West State Street, Sycamore, IL 60118
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