Douglas William Challener, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Douglas William Challener is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Rochester, MN with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Douglas William Challener, M.D. practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in Rochester, MN. A Medical College of Wisconsin graduate since 2015, he brings 11+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
195
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
24
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
57
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $9k
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
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.
Graduated medical school · 2015
Medical College of Wisconsin
Board certified · Aug 9, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
11 years in practice
Established
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
Medical College of Wisconsin (Class of 2015)
Mailing address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Douglas William Challener
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas William Challener for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — 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 Douglas William Challener
Dr. Challener 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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Practice Location
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905
Mailing Address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
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