Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rafael Duchesne, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Dalton, GA

  • NPI 1588657332
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1506 Broadrick Dr
Dalton, GA 307203011
(706) 278-3430
fax (706) 279-1327

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 21, 2017
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Georgia #041424
Medicaid
GA #00867061A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588657332. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
7,932
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$381,574
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 881 483 $7
81003 Automated urinalysis test 782 484 $2
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 699 459 $8
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 601 391 $119
84156 Total protein level, urine 515 380 $4
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 509 376 $5
83735 Magnesium level 494 371 $7
80069 Kidney function blood test panel 485 352 $8
84550 Uric acid level, blood 395 316 $4
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 378 100 $334

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in this city , average services per provider: 197. This provider delivers 40× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,549
Transactions
68
Manufacturers
15
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. 11 $229.51
Fresenius USA Marketing, Inc. 8 $227.09
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 8 $170.02
Travere Therapeutics, Inc. 10 $166.08
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 4 $96.77
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 4 $92.86
Aurinia Pharma U.S., Inc. 3 $79.06
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC 3 $78.67
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. 3 $65.76
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products Inc. 2 $65.29
Amgen Inc. 4 $62.01
Vifor Pharma, Inc. 3 $53.92
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 3 $47.28
GENZYME CORPORATION 1 $22.32
Ardelyx, Inc. 1 $22.24

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,463
Education
$86

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,725
Patients
529
Total drug cost
$344,279
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 221 74 $2,165
Furosemide Generic 192 66 $1,575
Losartan Potassium Generic 173 56 $2,558
Allopurinol Generic 139 43 $2,226
Doxazosin Mesylate Generic 134 44 $3,806
Auryxia (Ferric Citrate) Brand 127 20 $258,008
Hydrochlorothiazide Generic 114 29 $586
Potassium Chloride Generic 106 30 $2,601
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 85 32 $1,870
Torsemide Generic 85 28 $3,715

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Rafael Duchesne's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafael Duchesne practices Nephrology Physician in Dalton, GA.
Where does Dr. Rafael Duchesne practice?
Dr. Rafael Duchesne practices at 1506 Broadrick Dr, Dalton, GA 307203011. Office phone: 7062783430.
What is Dr. Rafael Duchesne's NPI?
Dr. Rafael Duchesne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588657332, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rafael Duchesne accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Duchesne accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rafael Duchesne commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Automated urinalysis test (HCPCS 81003); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.