2026 NPPES data Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician NPI 1649244856 M.D.
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DAVID WAHLE, M.D.

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in EVANSVILLE, Indiana. 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
135
Medicare Part D claims · 68 beneficiaries · Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician avg: 379

What the federal data shows

DAVID WAHLE, M.D. filed 135 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician in EVANSVILLE, Indiana.

135
Part D claims, 2023

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DAVID WAHLE, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

135 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

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID WAHLE, 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 WAHLE, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 02/14/2006

NPI 1649244856

Primary specialty

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician

Niche

608 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

135 64% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 379

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within Indiana

1. Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) 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 WAHLE, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 350 W COLUMBIA ST, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47710, with a listed phone of (812) 425-2646. NPI 1649244856 was issued on 02/14/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WAHLE 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 135 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 68 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K 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.

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 608 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 379 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

350 W COLUMBIA ST
EVANSVILLE, IN 47710

Provider Details

NPI 1649244856
Specialty Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 02/14/2006

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

135
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
68
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
191
Total Day Supply
4,342
Generic Drug Cost
$2K
Opioid Claims
15 (11.1% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
17

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.5 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.34
Gender Split
47% female / 53% 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
Fluticasone Propionate
37
Omeprazole
23

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

Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Overview

How DAVID WAHLE, M.D. fits within the Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician landscape nationally.

608
Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician
379
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID WAHLE, M.D.'s 135 claims are below the specialty average of 379.

Nearby Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID WAHLE, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID WAHLE, M.D. specializes in Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician and practices in EVANSVILLE, Indiana. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID WAHLE, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID WAHLE, M.D. wrote 135 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 68 beneficiaries.
Where is DAVID WAHLE, M.D. located?
DAVID WAHLE, M.D. is located at 350 W COLUMBIA ST, EVANSVILLE, IN, 47710. Phone: (812) 425-2646.
What is DAVID WAHLE, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID WAHLE, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649244856, issued on 02/14/2006.
Does DAVID WAHLE, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID WAHLE, M.D. had 15 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 11.1%.
How many Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 608 Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Plastic Surgery within the Head & Neck (Otolaryngology) Physician provider writes 379 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID WAHLE, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID WAHLE, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Fluticasone Propionate, Omeprazole. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID WAHLE, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID WAHLE, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 135 Part D claims and 68 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID WAHLE, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID WAHLE, M.D.'s NPI is 1649244856 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

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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