Charles W Ragland, MD
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
Older · 1826dNPPES updated 2021-05-06 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
8800 W 75th St Ste 300, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204-4001
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.01%
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 = better88.5%
Kansas avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.7 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in KansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
326
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
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
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.0k received from industry
122 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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.
Graduated medical school · 1977
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Board certified · Apr 7, 2021
CMS-verified certification date
49 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 Kansas School of Med (Kc/Wich/Sal) (Class of 1977)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Charles W Ragland
Practice Location
8800 W 75th St Ste 300, Shawnee Mission, KS 66204-4001
Mailing Address
5675 Roe Blvd Ste 100, Roeland Park, KS 66205-2538
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