2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1730117292 MD
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DAVID DOWELL, MD

Psychiatry Physician in MADISON, Wisconsin. 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
6K
Medicare Part D claims · 329 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
97%
generic claims · 3% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DAVID DOWELL, MD filed 5,717 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Psychiatry Physician in MADISON, Wisconsin, prescribing 97% generic.

6K
Part D claims, 2023
97%
generic prescribing

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DAVID DOWELL, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

5,717 Top 5% higher than 95% 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

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Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID DOWELL, 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 DAVID DOWELL, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/30/2006

NPI 1730117292

Primary specialty

Psychiatry Physician

High-volume

53,104 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,717 451% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,038

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers

Psychiatry Physician share within Wisconsin

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Psychiatry 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 DOWELL, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 752 N HIGH POINT RD, MADISON, WI, 53717, with a listed phone of (608) 824-4800. NPI 1730117292 was issued on 06/30/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what DOWELL 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 5,717 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 329 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $381K in drug spend, split 3% brand-name and 97% 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.

Psychiatry Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 53,104 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,038 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

752 N HIGH POINT RD
MADISON, WI 53717

Provider Details

NPI 1730117292
Specialty Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/30/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy

DAVID DOWELL, MD — brand share 3.0%
Specialty average (est.)

3% brand-name claims vs 97% generic, on 5,717 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.

5,717
Total Claims
$381K
Total Drug Cost
329
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
9,092
Total Day Supply
264,747
Brand vs Generic
3% brand / 97% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$198K
Generic Drug Cost
$183K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
66.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 102, 65-74: 152, 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 DOWELL, 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
Buspirone Hcl
412
Quetiapine Fumarate
399
Clonazepam
333
Bupropion Xl
Bupropion Hcl
310
Trazodone Hcl
303
Venlafaxine Hcl Er
Venlafaxine Hcl
262
Duloxetine Hcl
253
Lorazepam
233
Fluoxetine Hcl
211
Aripiprazole
193

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

Psychiatry Physician Overview

How DAVID DOWELL, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

53,104
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,038
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID DOWELL, MD's 5,717 claims are above the specialty average of 1,038.

Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID DOWELL, MD's specialty?
DAVID DOWELL, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in MADISON, Wisconsin. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID DOWELL, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID DOWELL, MD wrote 5,717 Medicare Part D claims totaling $381K in drug costs for 329 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID DOWELL, MD located?
DAVID DOWELL, MD is located at 752 N HIGH POINT RD, MADISON, WI, 53717. Phone: (608) 824-4800.
What is DAVID DOWELL, MD's NPI number?
DAVID DOWELL, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730117292, issued on 06/30/2006.
Does DAVID DOWELL, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID DOWELL, MD's prescribing is 3% brand-name and 97% generic drugs by claim count, with $198K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 53,104 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,038 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID DOWELL, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID DOWELL, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Buspirone Hcl, Quetiapine Fumarate, Clonazepam. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID DOWELL, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID DOWELL, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,717 Part D claims and 329 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID DOWELL, MD's credentials?
DAVID DOWELL, MD's NPI is 1730117292 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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