Rhett James Drugge, MD
Rhett James Drugge is a Dermatology specialist based in Stamford, CT with over 38 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rhett James Drugge, MD has practiced dermatology for 38+ years, working in group practice. A New York Medical College graduate since 1988, he brings 38+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 96.67/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 71% of reporting doctors in Connecticut
- Federal MIPS score higher than 95% of MIPS-scored doctors in Connecticut
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
50 Glenbrook Rd Unit 1c, Stamford, CT 06902-2914
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 95% of doctors in Connecticut on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.67/100
Connecticut avg: 84.5 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+13.1 pts)
Top 5% of MIPS-scored doctors in ConnecticutHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90.2%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.4 pts)
Better than 71% of reporting doctors in ConnecticutHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
742
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
436
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,297
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $462k
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$142 received from industry
3 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 Rhett James Drugge's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
New York Medical College
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
Taxonomy: 207N00000X
Education & Training
New York Medical College (Class of 1988)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 450653
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Dermatology Care With Rhett James Drugge
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rhett James Drugge for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Stamford 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 Rhett James Drugge
Dr. Drugge is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Stamford, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 324-5719.
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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Practice Location
50 Glenbrook Rd Unit 1c, Stamford, CT 06902-2914
Mailing Address
50 Glenbrook Rd Unit 1c, Stamford, CT 06902-2914
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