Shannon M Dunlay, MD
Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
Shannon M Dunlay is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology specialist based in Rochester, MN with over 22 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Patients across MN can see Shannon M Dunlay, MD in person in Rochester or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (class of 2004), she has been practicing for over 22 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2111dNPPES updated 2020-08-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.8%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
64
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
74
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
413
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $81k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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 Chronic Kidney Disease.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+53%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — 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.
Graduated medical school · 2004
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille a. Carver College of Medicine
Board certified · Aug 12, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
22 years in practice
Experienced
Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.
Taxonomy: 207RA0001X
Education & Training
University of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College of Medicine (Class of 2004)
Virtual Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Care With Shannon M Dunlay
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shannon M Dunlay for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care 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 Shannon M Dunlay
NPI records show Dr. Dunlay as active with telehealth listed in Rochester, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (507) 284-2511.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
Mailing Address
200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001
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