2026 NPPES data Epilepsy Physician NPI 1740801034 MD
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DARLA WHEELER, MD

Epilepsy Physician in ANN ARBOR, Michigan. 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
89
Medicare Part D claims · 23 beneficiaries · Epilepsy Physician avg: 878
Industry payments
$158.8
3 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: DARLA WHEELER, MD is a Epilepsy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in ANN ARBOR, Michigan with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 89 claims across 23 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $158.8 across 3 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: DARLA WHEELER, MD filed 89 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across ANN ARBOR, Michigan. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DARLA WHEELER, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

DARLA WHEELER, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/28/2020

NPI 1740801034

Primary specialty

Epilepsy Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

89 90% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 878

Specialty distribution in Michigan

How Epilepsy Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers

Michigan providers

Epilepsy Physician share within Michigan

1. Epilepsy Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Epilepsy Physician share within Michigan

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Epilepsy 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).

DARLA WHEELER, MD is a Epilepsy Physician provider practicing in ANN ARBOR, Michigan, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1740801034. 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.

DARLA WHEELER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Epilepsy Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, ANN ARBOR, MI, 48109, with a listed phone of (734) 936-4000. NPI 1740801034 was issued on 04/28/2020. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHEELER 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 89 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 23 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2K in drug spend. 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.

Epilepsy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 878 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

1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR
ANN ARBOR, MI 48109

Provider Details

NPI 1740801034
Specialty Epilepsy Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/28/2020

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DARLA WHEELER, 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.

METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL
WYOMING, MI
REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
ANN ARBOR, MI

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

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for DARLA WHEELER, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$159

Largest payer

Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Michigan MI-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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DARLA WHEELER, MD. To verify DARLA WHEELER, MD's current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases

MI-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 Michigan 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.

89
Total Claims
$2K
Total Drug Cost
23
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
144
Total Day Supply
4,228
Brand Drug Cost
$0
Generic Drug Cost
$2K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.77
Gender Split
52% female / 48% 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
Lamotrigine
23
Levetiracetam
15

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

Epilepsy Physician Overview

How DARLA WHEELER, MD fits within the Epilepsy Physician landscape nationally.

354
Epilepsy Physician Providers in US
42
States with Epilepsy Physician
878
Avg Claims per Provider

DARLA WHEELER, MD's 89 claims are below the specialty average of 878.

Nearby Epilepsy Physician Providers in Michigan

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

Compare Epilepsy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DARLA WHEELER, MD's specialty?
DARLA WHEELER, MD specializes in Epilepsy Physician and practices in ANN ARBOR, Michigan. Credentials: MD.
How much does DARLA WHEELER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DARLA WHEELER, MD wrote 89 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2K in drug costs for 23 beneficiaries.
Where is DARLA WHEELER, MD located?
DARLA WHEELER, MD is located at 1500 E MEDICAL CENTER DR, ANN ARBOR, MI, 48109. Phone: (734) 936-4000.
What is DARLA WHEELER, MD's NPI number?
DARLA WHEELER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740801034, issued on 04/28/2020.
How many Epilepsy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Epilepsy Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Epilepsy Physician provider writes 878 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DARLA WHEELER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DARLA WHEELER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Lamotrigine, Levetiracetam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DARLA WHEELER, MD accept Medicare?
DARLA WHEELER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 89 Part D claims and 23 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DARLA WHEELER, MD's credentials?
DARLA WHEELER, MD's NPI is 1740801034 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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