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2026 NPPES data Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician NPI 1649279779 MD
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 5,070 in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 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
201
Medicare Part D claims · 54 beneficiaries · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician avg: 128
Generic prescribing
95%
generic claims · 5% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
82/100
▼ 1 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$3.3K
37 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
David Vanhooser, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 201 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 82/100
- MIPS score · -1 vs avg
- 201
- Part D claims, 2023
- 95%
- generic prescribing
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about David Vanhooser, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1649279779), first enumerated 07/20/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 201 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 82/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
2 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliations on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$3.3K in reported industry payments (37 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1649279779 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-INLINE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1649279779
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 5K Thoracic Surgery
- MIPS-INLINE 82/100
- RX-LIGHT 201
- BOOK-THIN 36 in Oklahoma
- PHOTO-FINISH Yousef Odeh · ±0.1
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Yousef Odeh · lo…
Yousef Odeh
81.9 MIPS pts
- Vanhooser · this…
Vanhooser · this provider
82 MIPS pts
- James Scharff · …
James Scharff
82.1 MIPS pts
- Joshua Baker · n…
Joshua Baker
82.1 MIPS pts
- Michael Mauney ·…
Michael Mauney
82.1 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
David Vanhooser, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
82 ≥ 36th percentile 36% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where David Vanhooser, MD sits
This provider among thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) physician peers
Across the 795 thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, David Vanhooser, MD writes more Part D claims than 86% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 35% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is David Vanhooser, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
David Vanhooser, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Vanhooser, MD?
Near national averagePrimary specialty
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
201 57% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
82/100 1.5 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Oklahoma
How Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician compares to other specialties among Oklahoma providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
David Vanhooser, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 82/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1649279779 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 07/20/2005 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
82.0361
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
83.051
Quality
52.0529
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Group practice
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where David Vanhooser, 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.
Baptist Medical Group LLC
Pensacola, FL
Integris Cardiovascular Physicians LLC
Oklahoma City, OK
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
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 Vanhooser, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$3.3K
Largest payer
ABIOMED
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.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Generic-heavy
David Vanhooser, MD - brand share 5.0%
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician average
5% brand-name claims vs 95% generic, on 201 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.
201
Total Claims
$6K
Total Drug Cost
54
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 239
- Total Day Supply
- 6,276
- Brand vs Generic
- 5% brand / 95% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $4K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
- Opioid Claims
- 28 (13.9% rate)
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.7 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.27
- Gender Split
- 35% female / 65% 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 Vanhooser, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
42 claims
- Amiodarone Hcl
Amiodarone Hcl
28 claims
- Metoprolol Tartrate
Metoprolol Tartrate
23 claims
- Oxycodone Hcl
Oxycodone Hcl
20 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
19 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 42 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 28 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 23 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 19 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Overview
How David Vanhooser, MD fits within the Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician landscape nationally.
5,070
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician
128
Avg Claims per Provider
David Vanhooser, MD's 201 claims are above the specialty average of 128.
Nationwide Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Vanhooser, both outside Oklahoma so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (82 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician Providers in Oklahoma
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Oklahoma, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Vanhooser.
One of 36 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers enrolled in Oklahoma, 5 are shown here.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Vanhooser, MD's specialty? ▼
David Vanhooser, MD specializes in Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician and practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Credentials: MD.
How much does David Vanhooser, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, David Vanhooser, MD wrote 201 Medicare Part D claims totaling $6K in drug costs for 54 beneficiaries.
What is David Vanhooser, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
David Vanhooser, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 82/100 (Quality: 83.1, Cost: 52.1). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is David Vanhooser, MD located? ▼
David Vanhooser, MD is located at 3433 NW 56TH ST STE 760, Oklahoma City, OK, 73112. Phone: (405) 951-4345.
What is David Vanhooser, MD's NPI number? ▼
David Vanhooser, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649279779, issued on 07/20/2005.
Does David Vanhooser, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
David Vanhooser, MD's prescribing is 5% brand-name and 95% generic drugs by claim count, with $4K in brand drug costs.
Does David Vanhooser, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, David Vanhooser, MD had 28 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 13.9%.
How many Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 5,070 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider writes 128 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Vanhooser, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Vanhooser, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clopidogrel, Amiodarone Hcl, Metoprolol Tartrate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Vanhooser, MD accept Medicare? ▼
David Vanhooser, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 201 Part D claims and 54 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Vanhooser, MD's credentials? ▼
David Vanhooser, MD's NPI is 1649279779 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
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.
- 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).
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