Quick answers
- Does Rhett J. Drugge accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rhett J. Drugge accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rhett J. Drugge see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 781 Original Medicare patients and 21,287 services for Rhett J. Drugge. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rhett J. Drugge's NPI number?
- 1154417293. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rhett J. Drugge, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 781 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 21,287 |
| Different services or procedures | 96 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Aminolevulinic acid hcl for topical administration, 10% gel, 10 mg (J7345)16,800 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)817 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)698 services
- Photograph of entire body (96904)614 services
- Therapy procedure using ultraviolet radiation with tar or petroleum jelly application (96910)356 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure66%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety20%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)20%
Hospitals where Rhett J. Drugge works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rhett J. Drugge at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Stamford HospitalStamford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070006
Practice locations
Addresses where Rhett J. Drugge is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 50 Glenbrook Rd, Apt 1cStamford, CT 06902 (203) 324‑5719
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Stamford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Stamford, CT — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1154417293 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians