Ruth L Lagman, MD
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Ruth L Lagman is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist based in Cleveland, OH with over 40 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Ruth L Lagman, MD practices as part of a group hospice and palliative medicine specialist practice in Cleveland, OH. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 40 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and cancer.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Ohio
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1276dNPPES updated 2022-11-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better60.58%
Ohio avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+55.5 pts)
60.58% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.7%
Ohio avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.9 pts)
Better than 75% of reporting doctors in OhioHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
117
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
203
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,852
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $167k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,065 reporting peers in Ohio.
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 Cancer.
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 (-8%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
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.
Board certified · Nov 24, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Taxonomy: 207RH0002X
Mailing address
6000 W Creek Rd Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131-2139
Differs from practice location
Virtual Hospice and Palliative Medicine Care With Ruth L Lagman
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth L Lagman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Cleveland 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 Ruth L Lagman
Dr. Lagman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Cleveland, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 223-2273.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ruth L Lagman
Practice Location
9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001
Mailing Address
6000 W Creek Rd Suite 10, Independence, OH 44131-2139
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