2026 NPPES data Rheumatology Physician NPI 1104825249 MD
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DAVID WOLFE, MD

Rheumatology Physician in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland. 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 · 265 beneficiaries · Rheumatology Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
87%
generic claims · 13% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
77.1231/100
▼ 6 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]

What the federal data shows

DAVID WOLFE, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 77.1231/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,407 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

77.1231/100
MIPS score · -6 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
87%
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 WOLFE, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

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

77 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). This entry sits in this band. 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 WOLFE, 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 WOLFE, MD?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/20/2005

NPI 1104825249

Primary specialty

Rheumatology Physician

Mid-sized

6,181 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,407 31% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,054

MIPS final score

77.1231/100 5.9769000000000005% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Rheumatology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Rheumatology Physician share within Maryland

1. Rheumatology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Rheumatology Physician share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

DAVID WOLFE, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Rheumatology Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
77.1231/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 77.1231/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%77.1%
MIPS final score (Rheumatology Physician) — 77.1231/100 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 WOLFE, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Rheumatology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 600, CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815, with a listed phone of (301) 942-7600. NPI 1104825249 was issued on 07/20/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what WOLFE 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 1,407 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.1 million in drug spend, split 13% brand-name and 87% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%. 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 77.1231/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Rheumatology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 6,181 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

5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 600
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

Provider Details

NPI 1104825249
Specialty Rheumatology 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.

77.1231
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
23.7437
Cost
100
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where DAVID WOLFE, 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.

ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM ASSOCIATES PC
CHEVY CHASE, MD
SUBURBAN/NRH MEDICAL REHABILITATION INC
BETHESDA, MD

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 · Typical

DAVID WOLFE, MD — brand share 13.0%
Specialty average (est.)

13% brand-name claims vs 87% generic, on 1,407 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.

1,407
Total Claims
$1.1M
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,624
Total Day Supply
76,723
Brand vs Generic
13% brand / 87% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.0M
Generic Drug Cost
$45K
Opioid Claims
79 (5.6% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
67% female / 33% 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 WOLFE, 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
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate
203
Prednisone
154
Methotrexate
Methotrexate Sodium
135
Alendronate Sodium
104
Gabapentin
97
Allopurinol
90
Meloxicam
43
Enbrel Sureclick
Etanercept
40
Celecoxib
36
Folic Acid
36

* 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 WOLFE, MD fits within the Rheumatology Physician landscape nationally.

6,181
Rheumatology Physician Providers in US
52
States with Rheumatology Physician
2,054
Avg Claims per Provider

DAVID WOLFE, MD's 1,407 claims are below the specialty average of 2,054.

Nearby Rheumatology Physician Providers in Maryland

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

Compare Rheumatology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DAVID WOLFE, MD's specialty?
DAVID WOLFE, MD specializes in Rheumatology Physician and practices in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does DAVID WOLFE, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, DAVID WOLFE, MD wrote 1,407 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.1M in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
What is DAVID WOLFE, MD's Medicare quality score?
DAVID WOLFE, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 77.1231/100, Cost: 23.7437. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is DAVID WOLFE, MD located?
DAVID WOLFE, MD is located at 5454 WISCONSIN AVE STE 600, CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815. Phone: (301) 942-7600.
What is DAVID WOLFE, MD's NPI number?
DAVID WOLFE, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104825249, issued on 07/20/2005.
Does DAVID WOLFE, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
DAVID WOLFE, MD's prescribing is 13% brand-name and 87% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.0M in brand drug costs.
Does DAVID WOLFE, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, DAVID WOLFE, MD had 79 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 5.6%.
How many Rheumatology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 6,181 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 WOLFE, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, DAVID WOLFE, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate, Prednisone, Methotrexate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does DAVID WOLFE, MD accept Medicare?
DAVID WOLFE, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,407 Part D claims and 265 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify DAVID WOLFE, MD's credentials?
DAVID WOLFE, MD's NPI is 1104825249 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.
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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