Helen Chang-Deguzman, M.D.

Nephrology Internal Medicine

Helen Chang-Deguzman is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Elkton, MD with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE

(410) 620-9200Elkton, MD
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 30 years in internal medicine, Helen Chang-Deguzman, M.D. is a long-established nephrologist in Elkton. She graduated from Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University in 1996 and has 30+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

1 of 74 Internal Medicine providers in MDSee all Internal Medicine in Elkton30+ years experienceNPI since 2005

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

137 W High St Suite 1a, Elkton, MD 21921-8604

Fax: (410) 620-9207
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

648

Unique beneficiaries

High volume

Prescription Recipients

274

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,593

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $360k

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
75%

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

Diabetes
65%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Arthritis
47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
46%

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

Heart Failure
42%

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

Mood Disorders
34%

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.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.4k received from industry

59 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Helen Chang-Deguzman's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1996

    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

  2. Board certified · Jun 16, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 30 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Internal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.

Taxonomy: 207RN0300X

Education & Training

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 1996)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

4923 Ogletown Stanton Rd Ste 200, Newark, DE 19713-2081

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 490007

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Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Helen Chang-Deguzman

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Helen Chang-Deguzman for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Elkton 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 Helen Chang-Deguzman

NPI records show Dr. Chang-Deguzman as active with telehealth listed in Elkton, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (410) 620-9200.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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