Stephanie Terry Rutz, PA-C
Stephanie Terry Rutz is a Medical Physician Assistant based in Lafayette, CO with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Stephanie Terry Rutz, PA-C has practiced medical for 19+ years, working in group practice. With 19+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Lafayette area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have arthritis, depression, and mood disorders.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in Colorado
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4644dNPPES updated 2013-09-05 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Colorado Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
380 Empire Rd Ste 200, Lafayette, CO 80026-2677
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better57.07%
Colorado avg: 6.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+52 pts)
57.07% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.4%
Colorado avg: 81.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+0.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
31
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
82
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,344
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $229k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,617 reporting peers in Colorado.
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 Arthritis, Depression, and Mood Disorders.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — 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 (+42%) — 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 (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-22%) — less common here
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$4.2k received from industry
100 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 Stephanie Terry Rutz's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
19 years in practice
Experienced
Definition to come...
Taxonomy: 363AM0700X
Virtual Medical Care With Stephanie Terry Rutz
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Stephanie Terry Rutz for arthritis follow-ups, depression management, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Lafayette 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 Terry Rutz
NPI records show Dr. Rutz as active with telehealth listed in Lafayette, CO. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (303) 578-7050.
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 Terry Rutz
Practice Location
380 Empire Rd Ste 200, Lafayette, CO 80026-2677
Mailing Address
380 Empire Rd Ste 200, Lafayette, CO 80026-2677
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