2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1235184318 M.D.
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DAVID WHEELER, M.D.

Infectious Disease Physician in ANNANDALE, Virginia. 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 · 123 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
44%
generic claims · 56% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
41.0023/100
▼ 42 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DAVID WHEELER, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 41.0023/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,012 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

41.0023/100
MIPS score · -42 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
44%
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.

DAVID WHEELER, M.D.'s MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

41 4th percentile higher than 4% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Above this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Above this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

DAVID WHEELER, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation — 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 WHEELER, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 05/24/2006

NPI 1235184318

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,012 24% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

MIPS final score

41.0023/100 42.097699999999996% pts

Below average band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Virginia

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among Virginia providers

Virginia providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within Virginia

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

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID WHEELER, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Infectious Disease Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
41.0023/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Infectious Disease Physician) — 41.0023/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%41%
MIPS final score (Infectious Disease Physician) — 41.0023/100 vs national avg 83.1

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 WHEELER, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3289 WOODBURN RD, ANNANDALE, VA, 22003, with a listed phone of (703) 560-7900. NPI 1235184318 was issued on 05/24/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WHEELER 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 1,012 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 123 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $2.0 million in drug spend, split 56% brand-name and 44% 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 41.0023/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 15, Cost 97.678), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

3289 WOODBURN RD
ANNANDALE, VA 22003

Provider Details

NPI 1235184318
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 05/24/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

41.0023
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
15
Quality
97.678
Cost

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID WHEELER, M.D. 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.

INFECTIOUS DISEASES PHYSICIANS, INC.
ANNANDALE, VA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Brand-heavy

DAVID WHEELER, M.D. — brand share 56.0%
Specialty average (est.)

56% brand-name claims vs 44% generic, on 1,012 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.

1,012
Total Claims
$2.0M
Total Drug Cost
123
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,351
Total Day Supply
38,105
Brand vs Generic
56% brand / 44% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.9M
Antibiotic Claims
182

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
69.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.20
Gender Split
42% female / 58% 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 WHEELER, M.D. 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
Genvoya
Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafen
87
Descovy
Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenam
68
Tivicay
Dolutegravir Sodium
63
Dovato
Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine
60
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
52
Symtuza
Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf
46
Prezcobix
Darunavir/Cobicistat
38
Azithromycin
34
Ethambutol Hcl
33
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim
Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
33

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

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How DAVID WHEELER, M.D. fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID WHEELER, M.D.'s 1,012 claims are above the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in Virginia

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID WHEELER, M.D.'s specialty?
DAVID WHEELER, M.D. specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in ANNANDALE, Virginia. Credentials: M.D..
How much does DAVID WHEELER, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID WHEELER, M.D. wrote 1,012 Medicare Part D claims totaling $2.0M in drug costs for 123 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID WHEELER, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
DAVID WHEELER, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 41.0023/100 (Quality: 15, Cost: 97.678). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID WHEELER, M.D. located?
DAVID WHEELER, M.D. is located at 3289 WOODBURN RD, ANNANDALE, VA, 22003. Phone: (703) 560-7900.
What is DAVID WHEELER, M.D.'s NPI number?
DAVID WHEELER, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1235184318, issued on 05/24/2006.
Does DAVID WHEELER, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID WHEELER, M.D.'s prescribing is 56% brand-name and 44% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.9M in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does DAVID WHEELER, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID WHEELER, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Genvoya, Descovy, Tivicay. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID WHEELER, M.D. accept Medicare?
DAVID WHEELER, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,012 Part D claims and 123 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID WHEELER, M.D.'s credentials?
DAVID WHEELER, M.D.'s NPI is 1235184318 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.
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.

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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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