Douglas R. Rethman, M.D.

Hospitalist

(614) 255-6900Columbus, OH
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Douglas R. Rethman, M.D. has practiced hospitalist for 19+ years, working in group practice. With 19+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Columbus area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and heart failure (per CMS data).

1 of 18 Hospitalist providers in OHSee all Hospitalist in Columbus19+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 751dNPPES updated 2024-04-15 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

3525 Olentangy River Rd Suite 4330, Columbus, OH 43214-3937

Fax: (614) 255-6901
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

198

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

56

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

150

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.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Heart Failure.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Heart Failure
61%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Ischemic Heart Disease
60%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
57%

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

Arthritis
56%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
55%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Atrial Fibrillation
48%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$17 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 Douglas R. Rethman's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 14, 2024

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

HospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Taxonomy: 208M00000X

Virtual Hospitalist Care With Douglas R. Rethman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Douglas R. Rethman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, heart failure monitoring — no travel to Columbus 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 R. Rethman

Dr. Rethman is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Columbus, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (614) 255-6900.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

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

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