Stephanie Creshell Ruffin, NP
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Stephanie Creshell Ruffin is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Meridian, MS with over 5 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Stephanie Creshell Ruffin, NP has been part of the Meridian medical community since 2021 in group practice. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, depression, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 82% of reporting doctors in Mississippi
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 544dNPPES updated 2024-11-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2401 State Blvd, Meridian, MS 39307-5033
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.2%
Mississippi avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.4 pts)
Better than 82% of reporting doctors in MississippiHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
332
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
237
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,971
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $278k
Percentile rankings compared against 222 reporting peers in Mississippi.
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, Depression, and Mood Disorders.
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
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — 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%↑ More patients than average (+38%) — 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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$300 received from industry
5 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 Stephanie Creshell Ruffin's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Nov 24, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
5 years in practice
Established
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363LP0808X
Mailing address
2399 Long Creek Rd, Meridian, MS 39301-9342
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatric/Mental Health Care With Stephanie Creshell Ruffin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephanie Creshell Ruffin for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Meridian 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 Stephanie Creshell Ruffin
NPI records show Dr. Ruffin as active with telehealth listed in Meridian, MS. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (601) 282-8226.
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 Stephanie Creshell Ruffin
Practice Location
2401 State Blvd, Meridian, MS 39307-5033
Mailing Address
2399 Long Creek Rd, Meridian, MS 39301-9342
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