2026 NPPES data Family Medicine Physician NPI 1669583183 MD
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David Hochhalter, MD

Family Medicine Physician in Valley City, North Dakota. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 147,640 in Family Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration — see our methodology.

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Prescribing volume
799
Medicare Part D claims · 558 beneficiaries · Family Medicine Physician avg: 3K
MIPS score
83/100
▼ 0 pts below national avg 83.1 · Above neutral
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

David Hochhalter, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 799 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

83/100
MIPS score · 0 vs avg
799
Part D claims, 2023
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 Hochhalter, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

83 39th percentile higher than 39% 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

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Where David Hochhalter, MD sits

This provider among family medicine physician peers

Across the 22,040 family medicine physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, David Hochhalter, MD writes more Part D claims than 31% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 39% — placing this provider in the lower-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume — percentile in specialtyMIPS quality — percentilePart D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality — percentile: 82Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality — percentile: 47Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality — percentile: 68Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality — percentile: 60Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality — percentile: 77Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality — percentile: 37Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality — percentile: 80Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality — percentile: 90Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality — percentile: 38Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 7 · MIPS quality — 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30Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality — percentile: 45Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality — percentile: 82Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality — percentile: 98Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality — percentile: 68Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality — percentile: 73Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality — percentile: 50Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality — percentile: 55Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality — percentile: 85Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality — percentile: 63Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality — percentile: 87Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality — percentile: 57Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality — percentile: 67Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality — percentile: 92David Hochhalter, MD — Part D claim volume — percentile in specialty: 31 · MIPS quality — percentile: 39
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one family medicine physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is David Hochhalter, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

David Hochhalter, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 Hochhalter, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/31/2006

NPI 1669583183

Primary specialty

Family Medicine Physician

High-volume

147,640 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

799 77% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 3,418

MIPS final score

83/100 0.1 pts vs avg

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Dakota

How Family Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among North Dakota providers

North Dakota providers

Largest specialties in North Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Personal Care Attendant — 7.3%Personal Care Attendant7.3%Case Manager/Care Coordinator — 6.4%Case Manager/Care Coordinator6.4%Physical Therapist — 4.7%Physical Therapist4.7%Speech-Language Pathologist — 4.6%Speech-Language Pathologist4.6%Registered Nurse — 4.2%Registered Nurse4.2%Social Worker — 4.1%Social Worker4.1%Family Medicine Physician — 2.8%Family Medicine Physician2.8%
Largest specialties in North Dakota (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

David Hochhalter, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Family Medicine Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 83/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%83%
MIPS final score (Family Medicine Physician) — 83/100 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 Hochhalter, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 520 CHAUTAUQUA BLVD, Valley City, ND, 58072, with a listed phone of (701) 845-6000. NPI 1669583183 was issued on 08/31/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Hochhalter 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 799 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 558 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $12K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%. 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 83/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 87.1, Cost 57.1), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Family Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 147,640 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 3,418 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

520 CHAUTAUQUA BLVD
Valley City, ND 58072

Provider Details

NPI 1669583183
Specialty Family Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/31/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

82.9973
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
87.0681
Quality
57.0897
Cost
99
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where David Hochhalter, 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.

Sanford Medical Center Fargo
★★★★☆ 4/5
Fargo, ND
Acute Care Hospitals
CMS CCN: 350011

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

799
Total Claims
$12K
Total Drug Cost
558
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
852
Total Day Supply
9,539
Generic Drug Cost
$7K
Opioid Claims
89 (11.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
267

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
70.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.32
Gender Split
62% female / 38% male
Age Distribution
<65: 110, 65-74: 239, 75-84: 157, 85+: 52

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What David Hochhalter, 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
Prednisone
167
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
53
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav
49
Cephalexin
48
Acetaminophen-Codeine
Acetaminophen With Codeine
42
Azithromycin
30
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
25
Tramadol Hcl
25
Ondansetron Odt
Ondansetron
23
Triamcinolone Acetonide
21

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

Family Medicine Physician Overview

How David Hochhalter, MD fits within the Family Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

147,640
Family Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Family Medicine Physician
3,418
Avg Claims per Provider

David Hochhalter, MD's 799 claims are below the specialty average of 3,418.

Nearby Family Medicine Physician Providers in North Dakota

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Dakota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Hochhalter.

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

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the North Dakota medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Hochhalter, MD's specialty?
David Hochhalter, MD specializes in Family Medicine Physician and practices in Valley City, North Dakota. Credentials: MD.
How much does David Hochhalter, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, David Hochhalter, MD wrote 799 Medicare Part D claims totaling $12K in drug costs for 558 beneficiaries.
What is David Hochhalter, MD's Medicare quality score?
David Hochhalter, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83/100 (Quality: 87.1, Cost: 57.1). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is David Hochhalter, MD located?
David Hochhalter, MD is located at 520 CHAUTAUQUA BLVD, Valley City, ND, 58072. Phone: (701) 845-6000.
What is David Hochhalter, MD's NPI number?
David Hochhalter, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669583183, issued on 08/31/2006.
Does David Hochhalter, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, David Hochhalter, MD had 89 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%.
How many Family Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 147,640 Family Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Medicine Physician provider writes 3,418 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Hochhalter, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Hochhalter, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Prednisone, Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Hochhalter, MD accept Medicare?
David Hochhalter, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 799 Part D claims and 558 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Hochhalter, MD's credentials?
David Hochhalter, MD's NPI is 1669583183 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

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