Joseph Clayton Rutledge, MD
Also practices: PAIN MANAGEMENT
Joseph Clayton Rutledge, MD has been part of the Lafayette medical community since 2014 in group practice. A Saint Louis University School of Medicine graduate since 2014, he brings 12+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 87% of reporting doctors in Indiana
- Federal MIPS score higher than 13% of MIPS-scored doctors in Indiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 165dNPPES updated 2025-11-22 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Indiana avg: 80.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better48.16%
Indiana avg: 5.8 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+43.1 pts)
48.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.8%
Indiana avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)
Better than 87% of reporting doctors in IndianaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
435
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
680
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,262
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $243k
Percentile rankings compared against 557 reporting peers in Indiana.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$32.2k received from industry
119 transactions reported in 2024 ·Very High 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 Joseph Clayton Rutledge's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Board certified · Nov 21, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
12 years in practice
Established
Interventional Pain Medicine is the discipline of medicine devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of pain and related disorders principally with the application of interventional techniques in managing subacute, chronic, persistent, and intractable pain, independently or in conjunction with other modalities of treatment.
Taxonomy: 208VP0014X
Education & Training
Saint Louis University School of Medicine (Class of 2014)
Mailing address
29943 Network Pl, Chicago, IL 60673-1299
Differs from practice location
Virtual Interventional Pain Medicine Care With Joseph Clayton Rutledge
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Clayton Rutledge for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Lafayette 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 Joseph Clayton Rutledge
Dr. Rutledge is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lafayette, IN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (317) 706-7246.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Joseph Clayton Rutledge
Practice Location
3750 Landmark Dr Ste a, Lafayette, IN 47905-6652
Mailing Address
29943 Network Pl, Chicago, IL 60673-1299
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