2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1346984424 MD
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David Zhang, MD

Internal Medicine Physician in Saint Louis, Missouri. 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
545
Medicare Part D claims · 112 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K

What the federal data shows

David Zhang, MD filed 545 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Saint Louis, Missouri.

545
Part D claims, 2023
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 Zhang, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

545 Top 34% higher than 66% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). This entry sits in this band. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

David Zhang, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 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 Zhang, MD?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/25/2022

NPI 1346984424

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

545 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Missouri

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Missouri providers

Missouri providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Missouri

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

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Internal Medicine Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine 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 Zhang, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, Saint Louis, MO, 63110, with a listed phone of (314) 362-1700. NPI 1346984424 was issued on 04/25/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Zhang 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 545 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 112 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $66K in drug spend, with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Provider Details

NPI 1346984424
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/25/2022

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where David Zhang, 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.

Washington University
Saint Louis, MO

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

545
Total Claims
$66K
Total Drug Cost
112
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
873
Total Day Supply
24,449
Generic Drug Cost
$13K
Opioid Claims
25 (4.6% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
19

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.60
Gender Split
55% female / 45% male
Age Distribution
<65: 44, 65-74: 51, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What David Zhang, 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
Atorvastatin Calcium
51
Diclofenac Sodium
22
Gabapentin
17
Trazodone Hcl
17
Amlodipine Besylate
16
Spironolactone
15
Lisinopril
14
Losartan Potassium
14
Metformin Hcl
14
Warfarin Sodium
14

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How David Zhang, MD fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

David Zhang, MD's 545 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Missouri

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Missouri medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Zhang, MD's specialty?
David Zhang, MD specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Saint Louis, Missouri. Credentials: MD.
How much does David Zhang, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, David Zhang, MD wrote 545 Medicare Part D claims totaling $66K in drug costs for 112 beneficiaries.
Where is David Zhang, MD located?
David Zhang, MD is located at 1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, Saint Louis, MO, 63110. Phone: (314) 362-1700.
What is David Zhang, MD's NPI number?
David Zhang, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346984424, issued on 04/25/2022.
Does David Zhang, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, David Zhang, MD had 25 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 4.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does David Zhang, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, David Zhang, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Diclofenac Sodium, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does David Zhang, MD accept Medicare?
David Zhang, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 545 Part D claims and 112 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify David Zhang, MD's credentials?
David Zhang, MD's NPI is 1346984424 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.
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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