Gerald W Volcheck, M.D.

Allergy & Immunology

Gerald W Volcheck is an Allergy & Immunology specialist based in Rochester, MN with over 39 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(507) 284-2511Rochester, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Gerald W Volcheck, M.D. has practiced allergy & immunology for 39+ years, working in group practice. With 39+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Rochester area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 31 Allergy & Immunology providers in MNSee all Allergy & Immunology in Rochester39+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1147dNPPES updated 2023-04-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

55.8%

Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-27 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

223

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

77

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

516

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $259k

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.

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-6%)64%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-16%)54%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-16%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-6%)43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here

Asthma
Higher than avg (+24%)37%

A condition causing airway inflammation, wheezing, and difficulty breathing

US avg: 13.3%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)24%

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

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-8%)22%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

Cancer
Higher than avg (+1%)22%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
22%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Apr 2, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 39 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Allergy & ImmunologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An allergist-immunologist is trained in evaluation, physical and laboratory diagnosis, and management of disorders involving the immune system. Selected examples of such conditions include asthma, anaphylaxis, rhinitis, eczema, and adverse reactions to drugs, foods, and insect stings as well as immune deficiency diseases (both acquired and congenital), defects in host defense, and problems related to autoimmune disease, organ transplantation, or malignancies of the immune system.

Taxonomy: 207K00000X

Virtual Allergy & Immunology Care With Gerald W Volcheck

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Gerald W Volcheck for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis 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 Gerald W Volcheck

NPI records show Dr. Volcheck as active with telehealth listed in Rochester, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 284-2511.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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