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.
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
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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
202382.8/100
Wisconsin avg: 82.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-0.8 pts)
Better than 73% of MIPS-scored doctors in WisconsinHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91%
Wisconsin avg: 82.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.2 pts)
Better than 74% of reporting doctors in WisconsinHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
81
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-27%) — less common here
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — 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 · 1977
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 18, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
49 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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)
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kevin Harold Ruggles
Practice Location
2727 Plaza Dr, Wausau, WI 54401-4192
Mailing Address
1000 N Oak Avenue, Marshfield, WI 54449-5703
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