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Active
2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1285618231 M.D.
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Rheumatology Physician in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 6,200 in Rheumatology 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
9K
Medicare Part D claims · 427 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 9% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$509.67
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
David Vallance, M.D. filed 9,479 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Rheumatology Physician in Ann Arbor, Michigan, prescribing 89% generic.
- 9K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- $509.67
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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 Vallance, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
9,479 Top 2% higher than 98% of 1,370,886 prescribers
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
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
David Vallance, M.D. 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 Vallance, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Rheumatology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
9,479 361% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Michigan
How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Michigan providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Rheumatology Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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 Vallance, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3055 PLYMOUTH RD, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, with a listed phone of (734) 623-0100. NPI 1285618231 was issued on 12/02/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 9,479 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 427 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.6 million in drug spend, split 9% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.2%.
Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,200 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 2,054 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1285618231 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Rheumatology Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 12/02/2005 |
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for David Vallance, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$510
Largest payer
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Michigan MI-BOM 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 ~41K Michigan medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to David Vallance, M.D.. To verify David Vallance, M.D.'s current license status, search the MI-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
123
Total board actions, Michigan 2023
Across 120 cases
3.00
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Michigan statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
44 cases
MI-BOM 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 Michigan disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
David Vallance, M.D. - brand share 9.0%
Rheumatology Physician average
9% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 9,479 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.
9,479
Total Claims
$2.6M
Total Drug Cost
427
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 15,778
- Total Day Supply
- 460,683
- Brand vs Generic
- 9% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.1M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $396K
- Opioid Claims
- 2,101 (22.2% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 134
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.4 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.48
- Gender Split
- 79% female / 21% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 92, 65-74: 218, 75-84: 100, 85+: 17
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What David Vallance, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
575 claims
- Hydroxychloroquine…
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
570 claims
- Prednisone
Prednisone
333 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
330 claims
- Tramadol Hcl
Tramadol Hcl
274 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
237 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
233 claims
- Alprazolam 229
Alprazolam
229 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 575 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 570 |
| Prednisone | 333 |
| Gabapentin | 330 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 274 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 237 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 233 |
| Alprazolam | 229 |
| Methadone Hcl | 227 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 218 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Rheumatology Physician Overview
How David Vallance, M.D. fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.
6,200
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider
David Vallance, M.D.'s 9,479 claims are above the specialty average of 2,054.
Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Michigan
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Michigan, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vallance.
Dr. Brandon Ahlgren
MD
Detroit, MI
Khashayar Ahmadmehrabi
Ann Arbor, MI
Dr. Fadi Ajine
MD
Kalamazoo, MI
Dr. Imad Alazem
M.D.
Dearborn, MI
Dr. Blesset Alexander
M.D.
Detroit, MI
Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Michigan medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Vallance, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
David Vallance, M.D. specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Credentials: M.D..
How much does David Vallance, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Vallance, M.D. wrote 9,479 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.6M in drug costs for 427 beneficiaries.
Where is David Vallance, M.D. located? ▼
David Vallance, M.D. is located at 3055 PLYMOUTH RD, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105. Phone: (734) 623-0100.
What is David Vallance, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
David Vallance, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285618231, issued on 12/02/2005.
Does David Vallance, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Vallance, M.D.'s prescribing is 9% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.1M in brand drug costs.
Does David Vallance, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Vallance, M.D. had 2,101 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.2%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 6,200 Rheumatology Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Rheumatology Physician provider writes 2,054 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Vallance, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Vallance, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Prednisone. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Vallance, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
David Vallance, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 9,479 Part D claims and 427 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Vallance, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
David Vallance, M.D.'s NPI is 1285618231 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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