Delamo Bekele, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Delamo Bekele is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Rochester, MN with over 16 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Delamo Bekele, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Rochester, MN in group practice. He has been in practice for 16+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with arthritis, hypertension, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 21% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2112dNPPES updated 2020-08-12 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.9%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-1.9 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
264
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
139
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
560
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $680k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Arthritis, Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 11, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
16 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Delamo Bekele
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Delamo Bekele for arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management — no travel to Rochester 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 Delamo Bekele
Dr. Bekele is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rochester, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Delamo Bekele
Practice Location
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
Mailing Address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
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