Michael Drelles, DO
Michael Drelles is a Critical Care Medicine specialist based in Pontiac, MI with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: ANESTHESIOLOGY
Michael Drelles, DO practices as part of a group critical care medicine specialist practice in Pontiac, MI. A Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine graduate since 2004, he brings 22+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 625dNPPES updated 2024-09-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Michigan Board of Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
44200 Woodward Ave Ste 112, Pontiac, MI 48341-5046
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202345.79/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-37.8 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better49.09%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+44 pts)
49.09% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in MichiganHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
259
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
334
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,487
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $67k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$458 received from industry
20 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 Michael Drelles's NPI.
Social Vulnerability Index: 0.79 / 1.00
High vulnerabilityHe practices in a community where the CDC measures social vulnerability across socioeconomic status, household composition, racial/ethnic minority status, and housing/transportation factors. A higher index indicates more residents may face barriers accessing care.
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2004
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Sep 5, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine 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: 207LC0200X
Education & Training
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (Class of 2004)
Virtual Critical Care Medicine Care With Michael Drelles
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michael Drelles for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Pontiac 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 Drelles
NPI records show Dr. Drelles as active with telehealth listed in Pontiac, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (248) 384-8100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator · HRSA HPSA · CDC SVI. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Michael Drelles
Practice Location
44200 Woodward Ave Ste 112, Pontiac, MI 48341-5046
Mailing Address
44200 Woodward Ave Ste 112, Pontiac, MI 48341-5046
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