Quick answers
- Does Rafael Fletes accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rafael Fletes accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Rafael Fletes see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 740 Original Medicare patients and 3,124 services for Rafael Fletes. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rafael Fletes's NPI number?
- 1952306466. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Rafael Fletes, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 740 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,124 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)852 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)453 services
- Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99426)431 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)383 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)317 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Arthritis67%
- Ischemic heart disease63%
- Diabetes61%
Hospitals where Rafael Fletes works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rafael Fletes at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
- Franciscan Health Crown PointCrown Point, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150126
- Franciscan Health DyerDyer, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150090
- Franciscan Health MunsterMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150165
- St Catherine Hospital IncEast Chicago, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150008
Practice locations
Addresses where Rafael Fletes is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1534 US Hwy 41Schererville, IN 46375 (219) 462‑3001
- 569 Tyler StGary, IN 46402 (260) 885‑3300
- 90 W 86th Ave, Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana PMerrillville, IN 46410 (219) 791‑1555
- 929 Ridge Rd, Suite 2Munster, IN 46321 (219) 836‑2740
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rafael Fletes as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana PC65 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Nephrology Associates of Northern Indiana PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Chicago, Pritzker School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952306466 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians