NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1245217512 MD
Verify on CMS → Daniel Small, MD
Rheumatology Physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,377 in Rheumatology 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
524
Medicare Part D claims · 118 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
What the federal data shows
Daniel Small, MD filed 524 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Rheumatology Physician in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
- 524
- Part D claims, 2024
- ≥65th
- pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)
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Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Daniel Small, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1245217512), first enumerated 12/28/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 524 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty; board certification not confirmed in federal records.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1245217512 · Rheumatology Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1245217512
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 6K Rheumatology Physician
- RX-LIGHT 524
- BOOK-THIN 118 in Wisconsin
- PHOTO-ENUM Larry Silverman, MD · 2005
Daniel Small, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
524 ≥ 65th percentile 65% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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.
The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2024
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Daniel Small, 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 Daniel Small, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
524 75% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Wisconsin
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin 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 Rheumatology 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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1245217512 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/28/2005 |
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
524
Total Claims
$186K
Total Drug Cost
118
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 929.333
- Total Day Supply
- 26,338
- Generic Drug Cost
- $15K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.75
- Gender Split
- 65% female / 35% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 20, 65-74: 59, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Daniel Small, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
148 claims
- Celecoxib
Celecoxib
81 claims
- Prednisone 56
Prednisone
56 claims
- Leflunomide 45
Leflunomide
45 claims
- Colchicine 34
Colchicine
34 claims
- Methotrexate 18
Methotrexate
18 claims
- Alendronate Sodium 15
Alendronate Sodium
15 claims
- Allopurinol 13
Allopurinol
13 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 148 |
| Celecoxib | 81 |
| Prednisone | 56 |
| Leflunomide | 45 |
| Colchicine | 34 |
| Methotrexate Methotrexate Sodium | 18 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 15 |
| Allopurinol | 13 |
| Cosentyx Sensoready (2 Pens) Secukinumab | 12 |
| Meloxicam | 12 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How Daniel Small, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,377
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,058
Avg Claims per Provider
Daniel Small, MD's 524 claims are below the specialty average of 2,058.
Nationwide Rheumatology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Small, both outside Wisconsin so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Wisconsin
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Wisconsin, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Small.
One of 118 Rheumatology Physician providers enrolled in Wisconsin, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Safiyya Abdulkadir
MD
Madison, WI
Dr. Gina Adel
MD
Eau Claire, WI
Dr. Suraiya Afroz
D.O.
Manitowoc, WI
Dr. John Albert
MD
Glendale, WI
Dr. Isabelle Amigues
MD
Green Bay, WI
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel Small, MD's specialty? ▼
Daniel Small, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does Daniel Small, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Daniel Small, MD wrote 524 Medicare Part D claims totaling $186K in drug costs for 118 beneficiaries.
Where is Daniel Small, MD located? ▼
Daniel Small, MD is located at 815 10TH ST S, La Crosse, WI, 54601. Phone: (608) 785-0940.
What is Daniel Small, MD's NPI number? ▼
Daniel Small, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245217512, issued on 12/28/2005.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,377 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,058 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Daniel Small, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Daniel Small, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Celecoxib, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Daniel Small, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Daniel Small, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 524 Part D claims and 118 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Daniel Small, MD's credentials? ▼
Daniel Small, MD's NPI is 1245217512 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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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