Duane Russell Hospenthal, MD, PHD
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Duane Russell Hospenthal is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in San Antonio, TX with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Duane Russell Hospenthal, MD, PHD runs an independent infectious disease specialist practice in San Antonio, TX. A Michigan State University College of Human Medicine graduate since 1991, he brings 35+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
8715 Village Dr Ste 514, San Antonio, TX 78217-5407
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202359.06/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-24.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
225
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
78
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
491
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $902k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+29%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$157 received from industry
6 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 Duane Russell Hospenthal's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1991
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Board certified · Mar 23, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (Class of 1991)
Mailing address
7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 560, San Antonio, TX 78229-3907
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Duane Russell Hospenthal
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Duane Russell Hospenthal for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to San Antonio 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 Duane Russell Hospenthal
Dr. Hospenthal is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in San Antonio, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (210) 370-9922.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Duane Russell Hospenthal
Practice Location
8715 Village Dr Ste 514, San Antonio, TX 78217-5407
Mailing Address
7940 Floyd Curl Dr Ste 560, San Antonio, TX 78229-3907
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