Dana Alexa Telem, MD

Surgery

Dana Alexa Telem is a Surgery specialist based in Ann Arbor, MI with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(734) 936-5738Ann Arbor, MI
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 21 years in surgery, Dana Alexa Telem, MD is a long-established surgery specialist in Ann Arbor. Trained at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (class of 2005), she has been practicing for over 21 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 64 Surgery providers in MISee all Surgery in Ann Arbor21+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 3609dNPPES updated 2016-07-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

24 Frank Lloyd Wright Drive Lobby a, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-9484

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

68

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescriptions Written

11

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $2k

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
72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
68%

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

Arthritis
40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
35%

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

Diabetes
28%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Mood Disorders
28%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
26%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Chronic Kidney Disease
25%

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

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$51 received from industry

1 transaction reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Dana Alexa Telem's NPI.

Community Context

Social Vulnerability Index: 0.59 / 1.00

Moderate vulnerability

She practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.

Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2005

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

  2. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Education & Training

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 2005)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

3621 South State Street 700 Kms Place, Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Differs from practice location

Virtual Surgery Care With Dana Alexa Telem

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Dana Alexa Telem for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Ann Arbor 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 Dana Alexa Telem

NPI records show Dr. Telem as active with telehealth listed in Ann Arbor, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (734) 936-5738.

Verified across 7 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.

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