Ricky Kellenberger, D.O
Ricky Kellenberger is a Family Medicine specialist based in Fort Scott, KS with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: GERIATRIC MEDICINE
Patients across KS can see Ricky Kellenberger, D.O in person in Fort Scott or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (class of 1980), he has been practicing for over 46 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in Kansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 254dNPPES updated 2025-09-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Kansas State Board of Healing Arts
Contact & Location
Practice Location
202 State St Suite a, Fort Scott, KS 66701-2031
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202360.01/100
Kansas avg: 86.3 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-23.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better5.59%
Kansas avg: 5.6 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+0.5 pts)
5.59% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.9%
Kansas avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in KansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
142
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
524
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
15,474
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.30M
Percentile rankings compared against 648 reporting peers in Kansas.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
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 (-8%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$180 received from industry
9 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 Ricky Kellenberger's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1980
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med
Board certified · Sep 10, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
46 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
Education & Training
Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Med (Class of 1980)
Mailing address
202 State St Ste a, Fort Scott, KS 66701-2067
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Ricky Kellenberger
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ricky Kellenberger for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Fort Scott 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 Ricky Kellenberger
NPI records show Dr. Kellenberger as active with telehealth listed in Fort Scott, KS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (620) 223-3950.
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 Ricky Kellenberger
Practice Location
202 State St Suite a, Fort Scott, KS 66701-2031
Mailing Address
202 State St Ste a, Fort Scott, KS 66701-2067
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