2026 NPPES data Geriatric Pharmacist NPI 1497072441 RPH
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DAVID MUELLER, RPH

Geriatric Pharmacist in TUCSON, Arizona. 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
187
Medicare Part D claims · 172 beneficiaries · Geriatric Pharmacist avg: 129
Generic prescribing
0%
generic claims · 100% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DAVID MUELLER, RPH filed 187 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Geriatric Pharmacist in TUCSON, Arizona, prescribing 0% generic.

187
Part D claims, 2023
0%
generic prescribing

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DAVID MUELLER, RPH's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

187 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. 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

What does the federal data show about DAVID MUELLER, RPH?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/30/2010

NPI 1497072441

Primary specialty

Geriatric Pharmacist

Niche

1,266 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

187 45% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 129

Specialty distribution in Arizona

How Geriatric Pharmacist compares to other specialties among Arizona providers

Arizona providers

Geriatric Pharmacist share within Arizona

1. Geriatric Pharmacist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Pharmacist share within Arizona

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Pharmacist (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Pharmacist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Pharmacist) — 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 MUELLER, RPH appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Pharmacist provider holding RPH credentials at 2150 W ORANGE GROVE RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85741, with a listed phone of (520) 544-9480. NPI 1497072441 was issued on 04/30/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MUELLER 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 187 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 172 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $50K in drug spend, split 100% brand-name and 0% 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.

Geriatric Pharmacist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,266 enrolled providers across 51 states and an average of 129 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

2150 W ORANGE GROVE RD
TUCSON, AZ 85741

Provider Details

NPI 1497072441
Specialty Geriatric Pharmacist
Credentials RPH
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/30/2010

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

DAVID MUELLER, RPH — brand share 100.0%
Specialty average (est.)

100% brand-name claims vs 0% generic, on 187 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.

187
Total Claims
$50K
Total Drug Cost
172
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
187
Total Day Supply
245
Brand vs Generic
100% brand / 0% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$50K
Generic Drug Cost
$0

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.16
Gender Split
59% female / 41% 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
Shingrix
Varicella-Zoster Ge/As01b/Pf
50
Arexvy
Rsvpref3 Antigen/As01e/Pf
22
Abrysvo
"Rsv Vacc
N/A
Boostrix Tdap
"Diphth
N/A

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

Geriatric Pharmacist Overview

How DAVID MUELLER, RPH fits within the Geriatric Pharmacist landscape nationally.

1,266
Geriatric Pharmacist Providers in US
51
States with Geriatric Pharmacist
129
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID MUELLER, RPH's 187 claims are above the specialty average of 129.

Nearby Geriatric Pharmacist Providers in Arizona

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

Compare Geriatric Pharmacist nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID MUELLER, RPH's specialty?
DAVID MUELLER, RPH specializes in Geriatric Pharmacist and practices in TUCSON, Arizona. Credentials: RPH.
How much does DAVID MUELLER, RPH prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID MUELLER, RPH wrote 187 Medicare Part D claims totaling $50K in drug costs for 172 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID MUELLER, RPH located?
DAVID MUELLER, RPH is located at 2150 W ORANGE GROVE RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85741. Phone: (520) 544-9480.
What is DAVID MUELLER, RPH's NPI number?
DAVID MUELLER, RPH's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497072441, issued on 04/30/2010.
Does DAVID MUELLER, RPH prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID MUELLER, RPH's prescribing is 100% brand-name and 0% generic drugs by claim count, with $50K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Pharmacist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,266 Geriatric Pharmacist providers across 51 states in the US. The average Geriatric Pharmacist provider writes 129 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID MUELLER, RPH prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID MUELLER, RPH's most frequently prescribed drugs include Shingrix, Arexvy, Abrysvo. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID MUELLER, RPH accept Medicare?
DAVID MUELLER, RPH appears in CMS Medicare data with 187 Part D claims and 172 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID MUELLER, RPH's credentials?
DAVID MUELLER, RPH's NPI is 1497072441 with credentials RPH. 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.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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