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2026 NPPES data Gastroenterology Physician NPI 1871592840 M.D.
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Gastroenterology Physician in Chesapeake, Virginia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 16,601 in Gastroenterology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
487
Medicare Part D claims · 161 beneficiaries · Gastroenterology Physician avg: 833
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
91.8/100
▲ 9 pts above national avg 83.1 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 91.8/100 - above the 83.1 national average - and filed 487 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 91.8/100
- MIPS score · +9 vs avg
- 487
- Part D claims, 2023
- 86%
- 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.
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
92 Top 37% higher than 63% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. sits
This provider among gastroenterology physician peers
Across the 5,957 gastroenterology physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 32% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 70% - placing this provider in the lower-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one gastroenterology physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - 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 Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Gastroenterology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
487 42% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
91.8/100 8.7 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Virginia
How Gastroenterology Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Gastroenterology Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 91.8/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Gastroenterology Physician) - 91.8/100 vs national avg 83.1
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Gastroenterology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 113 GAINSBOROUGH SQ STE 202, Chesapeake, VA, 23320, with a listed phone of (757) 436-3285. NPI 1871592840 was issued on 07/20/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 487 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 161 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $217K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 91.8/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 85.1, Cost 87.6), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Gastroenterology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,601 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 833 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1871592840 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Gastroenterology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/20/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
91.8129
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
85.1452
Quality
87.5644
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. - brand share 14.0%
Gastroenterology Physician average
14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 487 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.
487
Total Claims
$217K
Total Drug Cost
161
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,097
- Total Day Supply
- 31,442
- Brand vs Generic
- 14% brand / 86% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $195K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $22K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 17
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 58% female / 42% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Pantoprazole Sodium
Pantoprazole Sodium
151 claims
- Famotidine
Famotidine
113 claims
- Omeprazole 27
Omeprazole
27 claims
- Mesalamine Er 20
Mesalamine Er
20 claims
- Esomeprazole Magne… 17
Esomeprazole Magnesium
17 claims
- Xifaxan 17
Xifaxan
17 claims
- Creon 13
Creon
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 151 |
| Famotidine | 113 |
| Omeprazole | 27 |
| Mesalamine Er Mesalamine | 20 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 17 |
| Xifaxan Rifaximin | 17 |
| Creon Lipase/Protease/Amylase | 13 |
| Gavilyte-G "Peg3350/Sod Sulf | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Gastroenterology Physician Overview
How Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. fits within the Gastroenterology Physician landscape nationally.
16,601
Gastroenterology Physician Providers in US
54
States with Gastroenterology Physician
833
Avg Claims per Provider
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.'s 487 claims are below the specialty average of 833.
Nearby Gastroenterology Physician Providers in Virginia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Virginia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Waldholtz.
Dr. Mahmood Abedi
MD
Fairfax, VA
Dr. Mohammad Abidi
MD
Manassas, VA
Dr. Souheil Abou Assi
M.D.
Richmond, VA
Dr. Emad Abuhamda
MD
Alexandria, VA
Dr. Jason Adam
M.D.
North Chesterfield, VA
Compare Gastroenterology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. specializes in Gastroenterology Physician and practices in Chesapeake, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. wrote 487 Medicare Part D claims totaling $217K in drug costs for 161 beneficiaries.
What is Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.'s Medicare quality score? ▼
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 91.8/100 (Quality: 85.1, Cost: 87.6). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. located? ▼
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. is located at 113 GAINSBOROUGH SQ STE 202, Chesapeake, VA, 23320. Phone: (757) 436-3285.
What is Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871592840, issued on 07/20/2005.
Does Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.'s prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $195K in brand drug costs.
How many Gastroenterology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 16,601 Gastroenterology Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Gastroenterology Physician provider writes 833 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Pantoprazole Sodium, Famotidine, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 487 Part D claims and 161 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Bruce Waldholtz, M.D.'s NPI is 1871592840 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- 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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