Christiane Querfeld, MD, PHD

Dermatopathology Dermatology

Christiane Querfeld is a Dermatopathology Dermatology specialist based in Duarte, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(626) 775-3514Duarte, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Christiane Querfeld, MD, PHD has practiced dermatology for 32+ years, working in independent practice. She has been practicing since 2010 — over 32 years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 99.13/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 5 Dermatology providers in CASee all Dermatology in Duarte32+ years experienceNPI since 2010

Older · 1426dNPPES updated 2022-06-27 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1500 Duarte Rd, Duarte, CA 91010-3012

Fax: (626) 218-5310
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 89% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

99.13/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.5 pts)

Better than 89% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Medicare Patients

467

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

38

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

124

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $257k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+12%)33%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-4%)26%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-9%)25%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$12.4k received from industry

18 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Christiane Querfeld's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jun 26, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 32 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

DermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A dermatopathologist has the expertise to diagnose and monitor diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings and smears of skin lesions by means of routine and special (electron and fluorescent) microscopes.

Taxonomy: 207ND0900X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

Po Box 512185, Los Angeles, CA 90051-0185

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 190300

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Virtual Dermatology Care With Christiane Querfeld

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Christiane Querfeld for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Duarte 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 Christiane Querfeld

Dr. Querfeld is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Duarte, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (626) 775-3514.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

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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