Phillip Ruckel, PA

Physician Assistant

Phillip Ruckel is a Physician Assistant based in Burlington, MA with over 47 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(781) 744-5100Burlington, MA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 47 years in medical, Phillip Ruckel, PA is a long-established physician assistant in Burlington. He has been in practice for 47+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.42/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 42% of MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 613 Physician Assistant providers in MASee all Physician Assistant in Burlington47+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 5661dNPPES updated 2010-11-22 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Massachusetts.

MIPS Score

2023

91.42/100

Massachusetts avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Massachusetts

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

Medicare Patients

391

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

304

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,026

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $16k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,606 reporting peers in Massachusetts.

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 Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+4%)74%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

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

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
34%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%
Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

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

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-6%)24%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-11%)23%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — 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. 47 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

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Virtual Medical Care With Phillip Ruckel

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Phillip Ruckel for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Burlington 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 Phillip Ruckel

Dr. Ruckel is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Burlington, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (781) 744-5100.

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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