2026 NPPES data Orthopaedic Surgery Physician NPI 1497859003 M.D.
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Douglas Galuk, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 25,775 in Orthopaedic 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
889
Medicare Part D claims · 265 beneficiaries · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician avg: 324
Generic prescribing
99%
generic claims · 1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
67.6/100
▼ 15 pts below national avg 83.1 · Mid-tier
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Douglas Galuk, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 67.6/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 889 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

67.6/100
MIPS score · -15 vs avg
889
Part D claims, 2023
99%
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.

Douglas Galuk, 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

68 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Above this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). Above this entry. 90+: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored 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.

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

Where Douglas Galuk, M.D. sits

This provider among orthopaedic surgery physician peers

Across the 8,194 orthopaedic surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Douglas Galuk, M.D. writes more Part D claims than 88% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 12% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.

Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Lower volume · High qualityHigh volume · High qualityLower volume · Lower qualityHigh volume · Lower quality02550751000255075100Part D claim volume, percentile in specialtyMIPS quality, percentilePart D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 78 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 90Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 82 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 87 · MIPS quality, percentile: 77Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 87Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 55 · MIPS quality, percentile: 85Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 42 · MIPS quality, percentile: 83Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 40 · MIPS quality, percentile: 25Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 45 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 83 · MIPS quality, percentile: 73Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 35 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 27Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 93 · MIPS quality, percentile: 82Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 37 · MIPS quality, percentile: 95Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 8 · MIPS quality, percentile: 65Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 95 · MIPS quality, percentile: 42Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 97 · MIPS quality, percentile: 62Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 63 · MIPS quality, percentile: 35Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 65 · MIPS quality, percentile: 5Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 75 · MIPS quality, percentile: 32Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 80 · MIPS quality, percentile: 68Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 25 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 77 · MIPS quality, percentile: 17Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 13 · MIPS quality, percentile: 70Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 58 · MIPS quality, percentile: 13Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 52 · MIPS quality, percentile: 67Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 28 · MIPS quality, percentile: 50Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 72 · MIPS quality, percentile: 93Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 48 · MIPS quality, percentile: 18Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 10 · MIPS quality, percentile: 63Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 22Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 5 · MIPS quality, percentile: 80Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 23 · MIPS quality, percentile: 58Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 17 · MIPS quality, percentile: 20Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 20 · MIPS quality, percentile: 40Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 53 · MIPS quality, percentile: 10Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 68 · MIPS quality, percentile: 52Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 85 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 18 · MIPS quality, percentile: 57Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 47 · MIPS quality, percentile: 0Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 22 · MIPS quality, percentile: 88Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 50 · MIPS quality, percentile: 97Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 57 · MIPS quality, percentile: 45Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 43 · MIPS quality, percentile: 53Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 60 · MIPS quality, percentile: 78Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 30 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 98 · MIPS quality, percentile: 3Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 92 · MIPS quality, percentile: 28Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 70 · MIPS quality, percentile: 43Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 67 · MIPS quality, percentile: 33Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 33 · MIPS quality, percentile: 55Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 3 · MIPS quality, percentile: 60Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 90 · MIPS quality, percentile: 15Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 62 · MIPS quality, percentile: 7Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 100 · MIPS quality, percentile: 47Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 27 · MIPS quality, percentile: 72Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 0 · MIPS quality, percentile: 37Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 32 · MIPS quality, percentile: 48Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 73 · MIPS quality, percentile: 75Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 38 · MIPS quality, percentile: 38Douglas Galuk, M.D.-Part D claim volume, percentile in specialty: 88 · MIPS quality, percentile: 12
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile

Each dot is one orthopaedic surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Douglas Galuk, M.D.. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Douglas Galuk, 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 Douglas Galuk, M.D.?

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/12/2006

NPI 1497859003

Primary specialty

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Mid-sized

25,775 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

889 174% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 324

MIPS final score

67.6/100 15.5 pts vs avg

Mid-tier band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Wisconsin

How Orthopaedic Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Wisconsin providers

Wisconsin providers
Physical Therapist - 5.6%Physical Therapist5.6%Pharmacist - 4.8%Pharmacist4.8%Registered Nurse - 4.5%Registered Nurse4.5%Professional Counselor - 3.3%Professional Counselor3.3%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program - 3.3%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program3.3%Family Medicine Physician - 3.2%Family Medicine Physician3.2%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician - 0.6%Orthopaedic Surgery Physician0.6%
Largest specialties in Wisconsin (% of in-state providers)

Medicare quality performance, MIPS

Douglas Galuk, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
67.6/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 67.6/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%67.6%
MIPS final score (Orthopaedic Surgery Physician) - 67.6/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).

Douglas Galuk, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 140 24TH ST S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494, with a listed phone of (715) 424-1881. NPI 1497859003 was issued on 09/12/2006.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 889 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 265 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $15K in drug spend, split 1% brand-name and 99% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.5%. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 67.6/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 75.3, Cost 100), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 25,775 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 324 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

140 24TH ST S
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494

Provider Details

NPI 1497859003
Specialty Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/12/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

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

67.6012
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
75.3373
Quality
100
Cost
0
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Douglas Galuk, 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.

Wisconsin River Orthopaedics, Ltd.
Wisconsin Rapids, WI

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 · Generic-heavy

Douglas Galuk, M.D. - brand share 1.0%
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician average

1% brand-name claims vs 99% generic, on 889 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.

889
Total Claims
$15K
Total Drug Cost
265
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
949
Total Day Supply
14,858
Brand vs Generic
1% brand / 99% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$5K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
396 (44.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
136

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.09
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 39, 65-74: 129, 75-84: 79, 85+: 18

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Douglas Galuk, 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
Tramadol Hcl
249
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
127
Gabapentin
79
Amoxicillin
60
Diclofenac Sodium
49
Warfarin Sodium
33
Cephalexin
24
Celecoxib
23
Ceftriaxone
Ceftriaxone Sodium
19
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
18

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

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Overview

How Douglas Galuk, M.D. fits within the Orthopaedic Surgery Physician landscape nationally.

25,775
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Orthopaedic Surgery Physician
324
Avg Claims per Provider

Douglas Galuk, M.D.'s 889 claims are above the specialty average of 324.

Nearby Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Providers in Wisconsin

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

Compare Orthopaedic Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

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  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Douglas Galuk, M.D.'s specialty?
Douglas Galuk, M.D. specializes in Orthopaedic Surgery Physician and practices in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Douglas Galuk, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Douglas Galuk, M.D. wrote 889 Medicare Part D claims totaling $15K in drug costs for 265 beneficiaries.
What is Douglas Galuk, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
Douglas Galuk, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 67.6/100 (Quality: 75.3, Cost: 100). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Douglas Galuk, M.D. located?
Douglas Galuk, M.D. is located at 140 24TH ST S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, 54494. Phone: (715) 424-1881.
What is Douglas Galuk, M.D.'s NPI number?
Douglas Galuk, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497859003, issued on 09/12/2006.
Does Douglas Galuk, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Douglas Galuk, M.D.'s prescribing is 1% brand-name and 99% generic drugs by claim count, with $5K in brand drug costs.
Does Douglas Galuk, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, Douglas Galuk, M.D. had 396 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 44.5%.
How many Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 25,775 Orthopaedic Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider writes 324 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Douglas Galuk, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Douglas Galuk, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Tramadol Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Douglas Galuk, M.D. accept Medicare?
Douglas Galuk, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 889 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 Douglas Galuk, M.D.'s credentials?
Douglas Galuk, M.D.'s NPI is 1497859003 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

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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