Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Rafael Fletes, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Merrillville, IN
- NPI 1952306466
- Accepts Medicare
- 35 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
90 W 86Th Ave
Merrillville, IN 464107086
(219) 791-1555
fax (197) 911-5602 - Mailing address
-
120 W 22Nd St Ste 200
Oak Brook, IL 605231563
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 14, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1991 — 35 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Indiana #01057911A
- Medicaid
- IN #200444970
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1952306466. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,697
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$299,606
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 846 | 359 | $111 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 419 | 215 | $108 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 318 | 64 | $56 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 304 | 164 | $74 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 172 | 158 | $121 | |
99426 |
Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 165 | 51 | $57 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 114 | 30 | $331 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 105 | 30 | $275 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 57 | 51 | $47 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 46 | 42 | $160 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Merrillville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$233
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
6
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 3 | $72.02 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 2 | $42.16 | |
| Amgen INC. | 2 | $35.69 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 2 | $35.06 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $29.61 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 1 | $18.65 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
782
Patients
231
Total drug cost
$52,011
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 126 | 43 | $849 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 74 | 27 | $766 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 61 | 20 | $16,709 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 55 | 23 | $384 |
| Nifedipine ER (Nifedipine) | Brand | 53 | 18 | $2,556 |
| Bumetanide | Generic | 52 | 21 | $2,379 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 51 | 18 | $1,292 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 47 | 19 | $972 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 45 | 17 | $515 |
| Chlorthalidone | Generic | 44 | 12 | $1,162 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Rafael Fletes's medical specialty?
Dr. Rafael Fletes practices Nephrology Physician in Merrillville, IN.
Where does Dr. Rafael Fletes practice?
Dr. Rafael Fletes practices at 90 W 86Th Ave, Merrillville, IN 464107086. Office phone: 2197911555.
What is Dr. Rafael Fletes's NPI?
Dr. Rafael Fletes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952306466, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rafael Fletes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rafael Fletes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rafael Fletes commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.