2026 NPPES data Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician NPI 1154346302 MD
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DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in NORWALK, Connecticut. 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
218
Medicare Part D claims · 52 beneficiaries · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician avg: 781
Generic prescribing
86%
generic claims · 14% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD filed 218 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician in NORWALK, Connecticut, prescribing 86% generic.

218
Part D claims, 2023
86%
generic prescribing

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.

DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

218 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). This entry sits in this band. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DANIEL SOUTHERN, 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 SOUTHERN, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/12/2006

NPI 1154346302

Primary specialty

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician

Mid-sized

15,306 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

218 72% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 781

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Connecticut

1. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation 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).

DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider practicing in NORWALK, Connecticut, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1154346302. 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.

DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider holding MD credentials at 91 EAST AVE STE 1A, NORWALK, CT, 06851, with a listed phone of (203) 456-5717. NPI 1154346302 was issued on 07/12/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SOUTHERN 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 218 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 52 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend, split 14% brand-name and 86% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.3%. 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.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 15,306 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 781 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

91 EAST AVE STE 1A
NORWALK, CT 06851

Provider Details

NPI 1154346302
Specialty Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/12/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD — brand share 14.0%
Specialty average (est.)

14% brand-name claims vs 86% generic, on 218 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.

218
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
52
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
244
Total Day Supply
2,289
Brand vs Generic
14% brand / 86% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$52
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
66 (30.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.73
Gender Split
46% female / 54% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Gabapentin
69
Hydromorphone Hcl
55
Promethazine Hcl
37
Diazepam
36

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

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Overview

How DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD fits within the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician landscape nationally.

15,306
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in US
54
States with Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician
781
Avg Claims per Provider

DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD's 218 claims are below the specialty average of 781.

Nearby Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician Providers in Connecticut

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

Compare Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD's specialty?
DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician and practices in NORWALK, Connecticut. Credentials: MD.
How much does DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD wrote 218 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 52 beneficiaries.
Where is DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD located?
DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD is located at 91 EAST AVE STE 1A, NORWALK, CT, 06851. Phone: (203) 456-5717.
What is DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD's NPI number?
DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154346302, issued on 07/12/2006.
Does DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD's prescribing is 14% brand-name and 86% generic drugs by claim count, with $52 in brand drug costs.
Does DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD had 66 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 30.3%.
How many Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 15,306 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider writes 781 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Gabapentin, Hydromorphone Hcl, Promethazine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD accept Medicare?
DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 218 Part D claims and 52 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD's credentials?
DANIEL SOUTHERN, MD's NPI is 1154346302 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.

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

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