Leonardo De Castro Duraes, MD, PHD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Leonardo De Castro Duraes is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Cleveland, OH with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(216) 744-6009Cleveland, OH
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Leonardo De Castro Duraes, MD, PHD practices as part of a group colon & rectal surgery specialist practice in Cleveland, OH. With 27+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Cleveland area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).

1 of 30 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in OHSee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Cleveland27+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 1717dNPPES updated 2021-09-10 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at State Medical Board of Ohio

Contact & Location

Practice Location

9500 Euclid Ave # A3, Cleveland, OH 44195-0005

Fax: (216) 445-8627
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

158

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

31

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

46

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $1k

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

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

High Cholesterol
72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
34%

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

Cancer
34%

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

Mood Disorders
32%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
30%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$466 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Leonardo De Castro Duraes's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Sep 9, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

9500 Euclid Ave # A3, Cleveland, OH 44195-0001

Differs from practice location

Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Leonardo De Castro Duraes

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Leonardo De Castro Duraes for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Cleveland 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 Leonardo De Castro Duraes

NPI records show Dr. De Castro Duraes as active with telehealth listed in Cleveland, OH. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (216) 744-6009.

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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