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2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1104889732 MD
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Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Warren, Pennsylvania.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,775 in Orthopaedic Surgery 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
379
Medicare Part D claims · 104 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Dan Gottwald, MD filed 379 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Warren, Pennsylvania.
- 379
- Part D claims, 2023
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.
Dan Gottwald, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
379 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Dan Gottwald, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Dan Gottwald, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
379 17% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania
How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Orthopaedic Surgery Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Dan Gottwald, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 103 W SAINT CLAIR ST, Warren, PA, 16365, with a listed phone of (814) 726-1921. NPI 1104889732 was issued on 04/06/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 379 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 104 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $6K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,775 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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 | 1104889732 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Orthopaedic Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 04/06/2006 |
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 Dan Gottwald, MD. To verify Dan Gottwald, 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.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
379
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
104
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 628
- Total Day Supply
- 16,151
- Generic Drug Cost
- $4K
- Opioid Claims
- 44 (11.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 29
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 75.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 0.94
- Gender Split
- 66% female / 34% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Dan Gottwald, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Meloxicam
Meloxicam
116 claims
- Methylprednisolone 34
Methylprednisolone
34 claims
- Methocarbamol 27
Methocarbamol
27 claims
- Gabapentin 22
Gabapentin
22 claims
- Prednisone 21
Prednisone
21 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 19
Tramadol Hcl
19 claims
- Cephalexin 18
Cephalexin
18 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl 17
Oxycodone Hcl
17 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 116 |
| Methylprednisolone | 34 |
| Methocarbamol | 27 |
| Gabapentin | 22 |
| Prednisone | 21 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 19 |
| Cephalexin | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 17 |
| Diclofenac Sodium Er Diclofenac Sodium | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview
How Dan Gottwald, MD fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
25,775
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider
Dan Gottwald, MD's 379 claims are above the specialty average of 324.
Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Pennsylvania
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Pennsylvania, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Gottwald.
Dr. Jack Abboudi
M.D.
Bryn Mawr, PA
Dr. Melissa Adams
LPN
Lebanon, PA
Dr. Carl Adolph
MD
Lancaster, PA
Dr. Steven Agabegi
MD
Somerset, PA
Dr. Sam Akhavan
MD
Pittsburgh, PA
Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Pennsylvania medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dan Gottwald, MD's specialty? ▼
Dan Gottwald, MD specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Warren, Pennsylvania. Credentials: MD.
How much does Dan Gottwald, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Dan Gottwald, MD wrote 379 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 104 beneficiaries.
Where is Dan Gottwald, MD located? ▼
Dan Gottwald, MD is located at 103 W SAINT CLAIR ST, Warren, PA, 16365. Phone: (814) 726-1921.
What is Dan Gottwald, MD's NPI number? ▼
Dan Gottwald, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104889732, issued on 04/06/2006.
Does Dan Gottwald, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Dan Gottwald, MD had 44 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.6%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 25,775 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Dan Gottwald, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Dan Gottwald, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Meloxicam, Methylprednisolone, Methocarbamol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Dan Gottwald, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Dan Gottwald, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 379 Part D claims and 104 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Dan Gottwald, MD's credentials? ▼
Dan Gottwald, MD's NPI is 1104889732 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
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.
- 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).
Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
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