2026 NPPES data Hospitalist Physician NPI 1245469923 MD
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DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD

Hospitalist Physician in DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida. 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
533
Medicare Part D claims · 41 beneficiaries · Hospitalist Physician avg: 888
Generic prescribing
38%
generic claims · 62% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
81.3101/100
▼ 2 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 81.3101/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 533 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

81.3101/100
MIPS score · -2 vs avg
533
Part D claims, 2023
38%
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 DE LA ZERDA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

81 36th percentile higher than 36% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 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 DE LA ZERDA, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/02/2009

NPI 1245469923

Primary specialty

Hospitalist Physician

Mid-sized

16,825 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

533 40% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 888

MIPS final score

81.3101/100 1.7898999999999887% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Florida

How Hospitalist Physician compares to other specialties among Florida providers

Florida providers

Hospitalist Physician share within Florida

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Hospitalist Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
81.3101/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 81.3101/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%81.3%
MIPS final score (Hospitalist Physician) — 81.3101/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 DE LA ZERDA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Hospitalist Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 W SAMPLE RD STE 201, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, 33064, with a listed phone of (954) 876-2575. NPI 1245469923 was issued on 07/02/2009. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DE LA ZERDA 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 533 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 41 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $5.0 million in drug spend, split 62% brand-name and 38% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 81.3101/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 78.455, Cost 50.5984), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Hospitalist Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 16,825 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 888 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

1 W SAMPLE RD STE 201
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL 33064

Provider Details

NPI 1245469923
Specialty Hospitalist Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/02/2009

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

81.3101
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
78.455
Quality
50.5984
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID DE LA ZERDA, 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.

NCHMD INC
NAPLES, FL
NORTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT
DEERFIELD BEACH, FL
NUVIEW TELEHEALTH LLC
FT LAUDERDALE, FL
PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST OF MIAMI DADE COUNTY FLORIDA
MIAMI, FL

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

License & disciplinary context — Florida FLDOH 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 ~75K Florida medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD. To verify DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD's current license status, search the FLDOH public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

480
Total board actions, Florida 2023
Across 467 cases
6.40
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Florida statewide rate
monetary fine
Most common action type
138 cases

FLDOH 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 Florida disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD — brand share 62.0%
Specialty average (est.)

62% brand-name claims vs 38% generic, on 533 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.

533
Total Claims
$5.0M
Total Drug Cost
41
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
575
Total Day Supply
16,496
Brand vs Generic
62% brand / 38% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$4.7M
Generic Drug Cost
$282K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
63.6 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
4.16
Gender Split
71% female / 29% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 15, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Opsumit
Macitentan
116
Adempas
Riociguat
86
Sildenafil Citrate
77
Uptravi
Selexipag
48
Ambrisentan
46
Letairis
Ambrisentan
23
Furosemide
21
Tyvaso Dpi
Treprostinil
21
Prednisone
15
Tadalafil
12

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

Hospitalist Physician Overview

How DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD fits within the Hospitalist Physician landscape nationally.

16,825
Hospitalist Physician Providers in US
54
States with Hospitalist Physician
888
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD's 533 claims are below the specialty average of 888.

Nearby Hospitalist Physician Providers in Florida

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Florida, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as DE LA ZERDA.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD's specialty?
DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD specializes in Hospitalist Physician and practices in DEERFIELD BEACH, Florida. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD wrote 533 Medicare Part D claims totaling $5.0M in drug costs for 41 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 81.3101/100 (Quality: 78.455, Cost: 50.5984). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD located?
DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD is located at 1 W SAMPLE RD STE 201, DEERFIELD BEACH, FL, 33064. Phone: (954) 876-2575.
What is DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD's NPI number?
DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245469923, issued on 07/02/2009.
Does DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD's prescribing is 62% brand-name and 38% generic drugs by claim count, with $4.7M in brand drug costs.
How many Hospitalist Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 16,825 Hospitalist Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Hospitalist Physician provider writes 888 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Opsumit, Adempas, Sildenafil Citrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 533 Part D claims and 41 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD's credentials?
DAVID DE LA ZERDA, MD's NPI is 1245469923 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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