Charles W Ragland, MD

Internal Medicine

(913) 722-4240Shawnee Mission, KS
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Charles W Ragland, MD has been part of the Shawnee Mission medical community since 2005 in group practice. He graduated from University of Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) in 1977 and has 49+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Kansas
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 145 Internal Medicine providers in KSSee all Internal Medicine in Shawnee Mission49+ years experienceNPI since 2005

Older · 1826dNPPES updated 2021-05-06 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

8800 W 75th St Ste 300, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204-4001

Fax: (913) 432-8463
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

5.01%

Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1

Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)

5.01% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

88.5%

Kansas avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)

Typical range among reporting doctors in Kansas

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

326

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

474

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

7,004

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $545k

Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Cancer
21%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%
Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+3%)21%

Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.0k received from industry

122 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Charles W Ragland's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1977

    University of Kansas School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Apr 7, 2021

    CMS-verified certification date

  3. 49 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

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 Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 1977)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5675 Roe Blvd Ste 100, Roeland Park, KS 66205-2538

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Charles W Ragland

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Charles W Ragland for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Shawnee Mission 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 Charles W Ragland

Dr. Ragland is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Shawnee Mission, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (913) 722-4240.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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