Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels, MD

Dermatology Physician (CMS: Dermatology) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1124154554
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
221 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 021155804
(617) 732-4918
Mailing address
111 Cypress St
Brookline, MA 024456002

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 18, 2012
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207N00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #236012

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1124154554. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,394
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$129,021
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
17003 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 1,121 175 $2
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 585 332 $104
17000 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 317 230 $58
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 206 89 $152
17004 Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths 57 37 $109
11102 Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 28 28 $26
17262 Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm 23 22 $121
17110 Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths 18 17 $76
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 14 14 $142
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 13 13 $193

In context: peer comparison

Among 69 peers in Boston Dermatology Physician, average services per provider: 115. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$99,039
Transactions
60
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Uk Limited 5 $24,625.09
Lilly USA, LLC 12 $24,061.84
Eli Lilly and Company 10 $18,646.59
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 10 $14,487.85
Abbvie INC. 14 $10,779.97
Janssen Biotech, INC. 3 $3,368.48
Amgen INC. 3 $2,090.50
Almirall LLC 1 $800.00
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $147.24
Arcutis Biotherapeutics, INC. 1 $31.71

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$69,848
Compensation for Services Other Than Consulting, Including Serving As Faculty or As A Speaker at A Venue Other Than A Continuing Education Program
$16,400
Travel and Lodging
$10,762
Food and Beverage
$2,029

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
704
Patients
133
Total drug cost
$4,432,224
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Octagam (Immun Globg(Igg)/Malt/Iga Ov50) Brand 89 0 $1,667,133
Panzyga (Immun Glob G(Igg)-Ifas/Glycine) Brand 80 0 $1,382,389
Dupixent Syringe (Dupilumab) Brand 74 0 $345,473
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 62 21 $2,844
Mycophenolate Mofetil Generic 52 15 $14,310
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 44 15 $3,949
Triamcinolone Acetonide Generic 41 30 $627
Gamunex-C (Immune Globul G/Gly/Iga Avg 46) Brand 39 0 $344,295
Ketoconazole Generic 38 19 $1,910
Clobetasol Propionate Generic 36 20 $1,987

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels's medical specialty?
Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels practices Dermatology Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels practice?
Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels practices at 221 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 021155804. Office phone: 6177324918.
What is Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels's NPI?
Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1124154554, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ruth Ann Vleugels commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (HCPCS 17003); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (HCPCS 17000). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.