Robert Joseph Rolfe, M.D.

Infectious Disease Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine

Robert Joseph Rolfe is an Infectious Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Durham, NC with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(919) 668-3197Durham, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Robert Joseph Rolfe, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 11+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 11+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS claims data).

1 of 83 Internal Medicine providers in NCSee all Internal Medicine in Durham11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1680dNPPES updated 2021-10-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board

Contact & Location

Practice Location

40 Duke Medicine Cir # 1k, Durham, NC 27710-1900

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

79.5%

North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.3 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

119

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

145

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

507

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $292k

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.

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 Chronic Kidney Disease.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

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

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Chronic Kidney Disease
Higher than avg (+28%)58%

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

US avg: 29.6%

↑ More patients than average (+28%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+8%)57%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Heart Failure
Higher than avg (+24%)46%

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

US avg: 22.5%

↑ More patients than average (+24%) — a focus area for this doctor

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+11%)45%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
45%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

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 · Oct 15, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 11 years in practice

    Established

Internal MedicineInfectious Disease in DurhamAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.

Taxonomy: 207RI0200X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

315 Trent Drive Hanes House Room 256, Durham, NC 27710-0001

Differs from practice location

Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Robert Joseph Rolfe

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Robert Joseph Rolfe for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care 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 Robert Joseph Rolfe

Dr. Rolfe is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Durham, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 668-3197.

Verified across 4 federal data sources

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

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