Kevin Harold Ruggles, MD

Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology

Kevin Harold Ruggles is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Wausau, WI with over 49 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(715) 847-3166Wausau, WI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 49 years in psychiatry & neurology, Kevin Harold Ruggles, MD is a long-established neurology psychiatry & neurology specialist in Wausau. A University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine graduate since 1977, he brings 49+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and mood disorders (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 82.8/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 74% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in Wisconsin
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 102 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in WISee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Wausau49+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 458dNPPES updated 2025-02-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Wisconsin Medical Examining Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

2727 Plaza Dr, Wausau, WI 54401-4192

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 73% of doctors in Wisconsin on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

82.8/100

Wisconsin avg: 82.1 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)

Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in Wisconsin

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91%

Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)

Better than 74% of reporting doctors in Wisconsin

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

Medicare Patients

81

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

102

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,216

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $323k

Percentile rankings compared against 779 reporting peers in Wisconsin.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Mood Disorders.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-13%)57%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-22%)48%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
35%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-1%)31%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-27%)22%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here

Osteoporosis
Higher than avg (+4%)22%

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

US avg: 18.1%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-14%)20%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1977

    University of North Carolina School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Feb 18, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 49 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.

Taxonomy: 2084N0400X

Education & Training

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 1977)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1000 N Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449-5703

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Kevin Harold Ruggles

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Kevin Harold Ruggles for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Wausau 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 Kevin Harold Ruggles

Dr. Ruggles is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Wausau, WI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (715) 847-3166.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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