Rex Drapete Dancel, MD
Rex Drapete Dancel is a Family Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Rex Drapete Dancel, MD has been part of the Durham medical community since 2007 in group practice. He has been in practice for 22+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1821 Hillandale Rd Suite 24b, Durham, NC 27705-2659
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.8%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
256
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
262
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,354
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $245k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
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.
22 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
Mailing address
Po Box 751274, Charlotte, NC 28275-1274
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Rex Drapete Dancel
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Rex Drapete Dancel for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Durham 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 Rex Drapete Dancel
NPI records show Dr. Dancel as active with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 620-4700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Rex Drapete Dancel
Practice Location
1821 Hillandale Rd Suite 24b, Durham, NC 27705-2659
Mailing Address
Po Box 751274, Charlotte, NC 28275-1274
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