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AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD

General Practice Physician in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
976
Medicare Part D claims · 103 beneficiaries · General Practice Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD filed 976 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a General Practice Physician in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, prescribing 84% generic.

976
Part D claims, 2023
84%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

976 Top 25% higher than 75% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/18/2019

NPI 1467018028

Primary specialty

General Practice Physician

Mid-sized

16,677 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

976 66% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,872

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How General Practice Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

General Practice Physician share within Pennsylvania

1. General Practice Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
General Practice Physician share within Pennsylvania

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — General Practice Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
General Practice Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (General Practice Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD is a General Practice Physician provider practicing in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1467018028. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a General Practice Physician provider holding MD credentials at 200 LOTHROP ST, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15213, with a listed phone of (412) 864-7071. NPI 1467018028 was issued on 05/18/2019. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what VONAXELSON most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 976 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 103 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $96K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

General Practice Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,677 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,872 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

Provider Details

NPI 1467018028
Specialty General Practice Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/18/2019

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI PHYSICIANS COMPANY LLC
CINCINNATI, OH

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD. To verify AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 976 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

976
Total Claims
$96K
Total Drug Cost
103
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,679
Total Day Supply
48,089
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$81K
Generic Drug Cost
$14K
Opioid Claims
17 (1.7% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.12
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 42, 65-74: 41, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
76
Gabapentin
73
Atorvastatin Calcium
70
Hydrochlorothiazide
43
Omeprazole
41
Lisinopril
38
Losartan Potassium
25
Metformin Hcl
20
Metoprolol Succinate
20
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
19

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

General Practice Physician Overview

How AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD fits within the General Practice Physician landscape nationally.

16,677
General Practice Physician Providers in US
56
States with General Practice Physician
2,872
Avg Claims per Provider

AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD's 976 claims are below the specialty average of 2,872.

Nearby General Practice Physician Providers in Pennsylvania

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as VONAXELSON.

Compare General Practice Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD's specialty?
AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD specializes in General Practice Physician and practices in PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD wrote 976 Medicare Part D claims totaling $96K in drug costs for 103 beneficiaries.
Where is AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD located?
AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD is located at 200 LOTHROP ST, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15213. Phone: (412) 864-7071.
What is AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD's NPI number?
AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467018028, issued on 05/18/2019.
Does AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD's prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $81K in brand drug costs.
Does AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD had 17 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.7%.
How many General Practice Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,677 General Practice Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average General Practice Physician provider writes 2,872 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Gabapentin, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD accept Medicare?
AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 976 Part D claims and 103 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD's credentials?
AUSTIN VONAXELSON, MD's NPI is 1467018028 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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