Ryan Eaton

Rheumatology Internal Medicine

Ryan Eaton is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Cape Girardeau, MO with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(727) 521-4411Cape Girardeau, MO
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Ryan Eaton specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Cape Girardeau, MO in group practice. A Touro Un Col of Osteopathic Medicine, Henderson graduate since 2015, he brings 11+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 75% of reporting doctors in Missouri
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 32 Internal Medicine providers in MOSee all Internal Medicine in Cape Girardeau11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 260dNPPES updated 2025-09-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1723 Broadway St Ste 220, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701-4556

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

63.64/100

Missouri avg: 81.2 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-20 pts)

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

10.48%

Missouri avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+5.4 pts)

10.48% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

91.5%

Missouri avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.7 pts)

Better than 75% of reporting doctors in Missouri

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

326

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

394

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

2,854

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1.48M

Percentile rankings compared against 912 reporting peers in Missouri.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+26%)75%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-2%)68%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+6%)40%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-2%)32%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

COPD
Higher than avg (+6%)26%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

US avg: 20.4%

↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Lower than avg (-6%)26%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$536 received from industry

19 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Ryan Eaton's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    Touro Un Col of Osteopathic Medicine, Henderson

  2. Board certified · Sep 4, 2025

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.

Taxonomy: 207RR0500X

Education & Training

Touro Un Col of Osteopathic Medicine, Henderson (Class of 2015)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 776084, Chicago, IL 60677-6084

Differs from practice location

Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ryan Eaton

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ryan Eaton for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Cape Girardeau 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 Ryan Eaton

NPI records show Dr. Eaton as active with telehealth listed in Cape Girardeau, MO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (727) 521-4411.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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