Vance David Bachelder, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Vance David Bachelder is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Duluth, MN with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE, SLEEP MEDICINE
Vance David Bachelder, MD has been part of the Duluth medical community since 2006 in group practice. Trained at University of Utah School of Medicine (class of 1995), he has been practicing for over 31 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
Older · 1996dNPPES updated 2020-12-04 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Minnesota Board of Medical Practice
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better47.5%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-35.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
216
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
263
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,342
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.30M
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 Arthritis.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — 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 (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+11%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$26 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Vance David Bachelder's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of Utah School of Medicine
Board certified · Dec 3, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
University of Utah School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Vance David Bachelder
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vance David Bachelder for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Duluth 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 Vance David Bachelder
Dr. Bachelder is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Duluth, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (218) 249-7970.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vance David Bachelder
Practice Location
920 E 1st St Suite L201, Duluth, MN 55805-2201
Mailing Address
920 E 1st St Suite L201, Duluth, MN 55805-2201
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