2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1790735504 M.D.
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DAVID ARVOLD, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician in DULUTH, Minnesota. 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 286 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
91%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. filed 3,800 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in DULUTH, Minnesota, prescribing 91% generic.

4K
Part D claims, 2023
91%
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.

DAVID ARVOLD, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

3,800 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. 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).

What does the federal data show about DAVID ARVOLD, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/11/2006

NPI 1790735504

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

3,800 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

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

DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider practicing in DULUTH, Minnesota, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1790735504. 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.

DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1001 E SUPERIOR ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805, with a listed phone of (218) 249-7960. NPI 1790735504 was issued on 05/11/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ARVOLD 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 3,800 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 286 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $309K in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 91% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1001 E SUPERIOR ST
DULUTH, MN 55805

Provider Details

NPI 1790735504
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/11/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. 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.

POLINSKY MEDICAL REHABILITATION CENTER
DULUTH, MN
ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL OF DULUTH
DULUTH, MN

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. — brand share 9.0%
Specialty average (est.)

9% brand-name claims vs 91% generic, on 3,800 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.

3,800
Total Claims
$309K
Total Drug Cost
286
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
8,857
Total Day Supply
256,835
Brand vs Generic
9% brand / 91% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$219K
Generic Drug Cost
$87K
Opioid Claims
163 (4.3% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
56

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.9 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.03
Gender Split
37% female / 63% male
Age Distribution
<65: 15, 65-74: 112, 75-84: 111, 85+: 48

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
191
Losartan Potassium
166
Hydrochlorothiazide
163
Levothyroxine Sodium
151
Simvastatin
138
Amlodipine Besylate
127
Lisinopril
108
Potassium Chloride
98
Gabapentin
93
Rosuvastatin Calcium
90

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID ARVOLD, M.D.'s 3,800 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID ARVOLD, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in DULUTH, Minnesota. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. wrote 3,800 Medicare Part D claims totaling $309K in drug costs for 286 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. located?
DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. is located at 1001 E SUPERIOR ST, DULUTH, MN, 55805. Phone: (218) 249-7960.
What is DAVID ARVOLD, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID ARVOLD, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790735504, issued on 05/11/2006.
Does DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID ARVOLD, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 91% generic drugs by claim count, with $219K in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. had 163 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.3%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID ARVOLD, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Losartan Potassium, Hydrochlorothiazide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID ARVOLD, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,800 Part D claims and 286 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID ARVOLD, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID ARVOLD, M.D.'s NPI is 1790735504 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

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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