Dercio Araujo Mendonca, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Dercio Araujo Mendonca is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Kalamazoo, MI with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Dercio Araujo Mendonca, MD has been part of the Kalamazoo medical community since 2009 in group practice. Trained at Temple University School of Medicine (class of 2015), he has been practicing for over 11 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and COPD. CMS MIPS quality score: 84.89/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 39% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
535 S Burdick St Suite 160, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5294
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202384.89/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.3 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better35.6%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-47.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
418
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
214
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,103
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $475k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and COPD.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+35%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — 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 (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$263 received from industry
10 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 Dercio Araujo Mendonca's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.62 / 1.00
Moderate vulnerabilityHe 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.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Board certified · Oct 6, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Education & Training
Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 2015)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Dercio Araujo Mendonca
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Dercio Araujo Mendonca for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, COPD management — no travel to Kalamazoo 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 Dercio Araujo Mendonca
NPI records show Dr. Mendonca as active with telehealth listed in Kalamazoo, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (269) 388-5864.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Dercio Araujo Mendonca
Practice Location
535 S Burdick St Suite 160, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5294
Mailing Address
535 S Burdick St Suite 160, Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5294
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