2026 NPPES data Pulmonary Disease Physician NPI 1245220904 MD
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DAVID SHUSTER, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician in SAINT CLOUD, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 162 beneficiaries · Pulmonary Disease Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
40%
generic claims · 60% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

DAVID SHUSTER, MD filed 1,019 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Pulmonary Disease Physician in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota, prescribing 40% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
40%
generic prescribing

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

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

1,019 Top 24% higher than 76% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID SHUSTER, 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 SHUSTER, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/25/2005

NPI 1245220904

Primary specialty

Pulmonary Disease Physician

Mid-sized

9,271 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,019 30% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,457

Specialty distribution in Minnesota

How Pulmonary Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota providers

Minnesota providers

Pulmonary Disease Physician share within Minnesota

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

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Pulmonary Disease 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 SHUSTER, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1200 6TH AVE N, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56303, with a listed phone of (320) 252-5131. NPI 1245220904 was issued on 10/25/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHUSTER 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 1,019 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 162 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $445K in drug spend, split 60% brand-name and 40% 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.

Pulmonary Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 9,271 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 1,457 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

1200 6TH AVE N
SAINT CLOUD, MN 56303

Provider Details

NPI 1245220904
Specialty Pulmonary Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/25/2005

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

DAVID SHUSTER, MD — brand share 60.0%
Specialty average (est.)

60% brand-name claims vs 40% generic, on 1,019 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.

1,019
Total Claims
$445K
Total Drug Cost
162
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,438
Total Day Supply
39,397
Brand vs Generic
60% brand / 40% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$416K
Generic Drug Cost
$28K
Antibiotic Claims
126

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What DAVID SHUSTER, 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
Trelegy Ellipta
Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter
167
Prednisone
139
Breo Ellipta
Fluticasone/Vilanterol
111
Azithromycin
82
Symbicort
Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate
70
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
59
Ventolin Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
46
Fluticasone-Salmeterol
Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterol
37
Montelukast Sodium
26
Spiriva Handihaler
Tiotropium Bromide
24

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

Pulmonary Disease Physician Overview

How DAVID SHUSTER, MD fits within the Pulmonary Disease Physician landscape nationally.

9,271
Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in US
53
States with Pulmonary Disease Physician
1,457
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID SHUSTER, MD's 1,019 claims are below the specialty average of 1,457.

Nearby Pulmonary Disease Physician Providers in Minnesota

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

Compare Pulmonary Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID SHUSTER, MD's specialty?
DAVID SHUSTER, MD specializes in Pulmonary Disease Physician and practices in SAINT CLOUD, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID SHUSTER, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID SHUSTER, MD wrote 1,019 Medicare Part D claims totaling $445K in drug costs for 162 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID SHUSTER, MD located?
DAVID SHUSTER, MD is located at 1200 6TH AVE N, SAINT CLOUD, MN, 56303. Phone: (320) 252-5131.
What is DAVID SHUSTER, MD's NPI number?
DAVID SHUSTER, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245220904, issued on 10/25/2005.
Does DAVID SHUSTER, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID SHUSTER, MD's prescribing is 60% brand-name and 40% generic drugs by claim count, with $416K in brand drug costs.
How many Pulmonary Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 9,271 Pulmonary Disease Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Pulmonary Disease Physician provider writes 1,457 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID SHUSTER, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID SHUSTER, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trelegy Ellipta, Prednisone, Breo Ellipta. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID SHUSTER, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID SHUSTER, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,019 Part D claims and 162 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID SHUSTER, MD's credentials?
DAVID SHUSTER, MD's NPI is 1245220904 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.

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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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