Ruth Lachar Wintz, M.D.
Ruth Lachar Wintz is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Houston, TX with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Ruth Lachar Wintz, M.D. has been part of the Houston medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Baylor College of Medicine graduate since 1997, she brings 29+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6560 Fannin St Ste 1730, Houston, TX 77030-2735
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
291
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
238
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,149
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $372k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$793 received from industry
18 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Ruth Lachar Wintz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1997
Baylor College of Medicine
Board certified · Jul 20, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
Baylor College of Medicine (Class of 1997)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ruth Lachar Wintz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ruth Lachar Wintz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Houston 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 Lachar Wintz
NPI records show Dr. Wintz as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 795-5511.
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 Ruth Lachar Wintz
Practice Location
6560 Fannin St Ste 1730, Houston, TX 77030-2735
Mailing Address
6560 Fannin St Ste 1730, Houston, TX 77030-2735
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