Chad Duffalo, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Chad Duffalo is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Newark, DE with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across DE can see Chad Duffalo, M.D. in person in Newark or via virtual visit — no travel required. A Temple University School of Medicine graduate since 2006, he brings 20+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 31% of MIPS-scored doctors in Delaware
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
537 Stanton Christiana Rd Suite 201, Newark, DE 19713-2146
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202375/100
Delaware avg: 76 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better74.4%
Delaware avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
514
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
102
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
656
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $769k
Percentile rankings compared against 134 reporting peers in Delaware.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+21%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — 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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$419 received from industry
17 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Chad Duffalo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2006
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
20 years in practice
Experienced
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 2006)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 490007
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Infectious Disease Care With Chad Duffalo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Chad Duffalo for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Newark 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 Chad Duffalo
NPI records show Dr. Duffalo as active with telehealth listed in Newark, DE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (302) 994-9692.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Chad Duffalo
Practice Location
537 Stanton Christiana Rd Suite 201, Newark, DE 19713-2146
Mailing Address
537 Stanton Christiana Rd Suite 201, Newark, DE 19713-2146
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