Ronald Wilson Makarutsa, RN
Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Ronald Wilson Makarutsa is a Primary Care Nurse Practitioner based in Lowell, MA with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ronald Wilson Makarutsa, RN has practiced nursing for 5+ years, working in group practice. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 17% of reporting doctors in Massachusetts
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1311dNPPES updated 2022-10-20 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better4.96%
Massachusetts avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-0.1 pts)
4.96% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
114
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
522
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,008
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $107k
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.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$17 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Ronald Wilson Makarutsa's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 19, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP2300X
Mailing address
9 Merrimac Way Unit H, Tyngsboro, MA 01879-2760
Differs from practice location
Virtual Primary Care Care With Ronald Wilson Makarutsa
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ronald Wilson Makarutsa for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lowell 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 Ronald Wilson Makarutsa
NPI records show Dr. Makarutsa as active with telehealth listed in Lowell, MA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (978) 937-6000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ronald Wilson Makarutsa
Practice Location
295 Varnum Ave, Lowell, MA 01854-2134
Mailing Address
9 Merrimac Way Unit H, Tyngsboro, MA 01879-2760
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