Richard A Oeckler, M.D., PHD

Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Richard A Oeckler is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Rochester, MN with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)

(507) 284-2511Rochester, MN
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Richard a Oeckler, M.D., PHD practices as part of a group pulmonologist practice in Rochester, MN. A New York Medical College graduate since 2004, he brings 22+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).

1 of 129 Internal Medicine providers in MNSee all Internal Medicine in Rochester22+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 2105dNPPES updated 2020-08-19 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice

Contact & Location

Practice Location

200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

1,061

Unique beneficiaries

High 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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
72%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Hypertension
70%

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

Arthritis
43%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Ischemic Heart Disease
37%

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

COPD
36%

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

Chronic Kidney Disease
31%

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

Heart Failure
30%

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

Atrial Fibrillation
27%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

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. Graduated medical school · 2004

    New York Medical College

  2. Board certified · Aug 18, 2020

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 22 years in practice

    Experienced

Internal MedicinePulmonary Disease in RochesterAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.

Taxonomy: 207RP1001X

Education & Training

New York Medical College (Class of 2004)

Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Richard a Oeckler

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard a Oeckler for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Rochester 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 Richard a Oeckler

Dr. Oeckler is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Rochester, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 284-2511.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

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

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