Leon Rapko, D.O.
Leon Rapko is a Family Medicine specialist based in Shelton, CT with over 34 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Leon Rapko, D.O. practices as part of a group family medicine physician practice in Shelton, CT. With 34+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Shelton area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.28/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 41% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Uses generic medications more than 46% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 63% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
887 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484-4621
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Connecticut, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.28/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.7 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.88%
Connecticut avg: 3.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Connecticut0.88% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.3%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+3.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
225
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
750
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
7,601
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $995k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$248 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Leon Rapko's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
34 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 5246, Bridgeport, CT 06610-0246
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450658
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Leon Rapko
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Leon Rapko for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Shelton 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 Leon Rapko
Dr. Rapko is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Shelton, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 225-6020.
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 Leon Rapko
Practice Location
887 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton, CT 06484-4621
Mailing Address
Po Box 5246, Bridgeport, CT 06610-0246
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