Michael Dinkels, M.D.

Critical Care Medicine

Internal Medicine

Michael Dinkels is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Albany, NY with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(518) 360-1526Albany, NY
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Michael Dinkels, M.D. runs an independent critical care medicine specialist practice in Albany, NY. He has been practicing since 2009 — over 21 years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data).

1 of 59 Internal Medicine providers in NYSee all Internal Medicine in Albany21+ years experienceNPI since 2009

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

1971 Western Ave # 197, Albany, NY 12203-5066

Fax: (518) 407-5679
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

196

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

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 COPD.

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

COPD
56%

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow

Heart Failure
52%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
49%

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

Arthritis
47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Anxiety Disorders
46%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Ischemic Heart Disease
45%

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

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 · Mar 13, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 21 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicineCritical Care Medicine in AlbanyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Taxonomy: 207RC0200X

Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Michael Dinkels

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Dinkels for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Albany 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 Michael Dinkels

NPI records show Dr. Dinkels as active with telehealth listed in Albany, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (518) 360-1526.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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