Michelle Lynn Bretzius, D.O.
Michelle Lynn Bretzius is a Family Medicine specialist based in Milford, DE with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Michelle Lynn Bretzius, D.O. has practiced family medicine for 15+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (class of 2011), she has been practicing for over 15 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 44% of reporting doctors in Delaware
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Delaware
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1355dNPPES updated 2022-09-06 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Delaware Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline
Contact & Location
Practice Location
306 Polk Ave, Milford, DE 19963-1818
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.62%
Delaware avg: 4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Delaware0.62% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better86.9%
Delaware avg: 84.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
238
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
355
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,899
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $375k
Percentile rankings compared against 134 reporting peers in Delaware.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$521 received from industry
21 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 Michelle Lynn Bretzius's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2011
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Sep 5, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Education & Training
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (Class of 2011)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 490013
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Family Medicine Care With Michelle Lynn Bretzius
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Michelle Lynn Bretzius for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Milford 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 Michelle Lynn Bretzius
NPI records show Dr. Bretzius as active with telehealth listed in Milford, DE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (302) 300-3514.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
306 Polk Ave, Milford, DE 19963-1818
Mailing Address
306 Polk Ave, Milford, DE 19963-1818
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